Google gave its official search app an iPad remake late last year, and now it's smaller iPhone and iPod touch devices getting the new UI's treatment. As of Google Search App 2.0, the smaller iOS devices see a big emphasis on full-screen navigation, with an automatic full-screen mode and a dedicated full-screen photo search making the most of the limited display real estate. You can now swipe back to search results like you could with the iPad, and it's overall much faster in the app to hop between different search types as well as web apps like Calendar or Gmail. There's still something in it for you if you've already been deep into the iPad port's interface, as the tablet and the iPhone alike can now save photos directly to the iOS camera roll. You'll need at least iOS 4.2 to live in Google's non-Android mobile universe, but those that measure up can leap in through the source link.

Google Search for iPhone gets the 2.0 remake, full-screen search and swipes aplenty originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 May 2012 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Oh those Googlers, always tirelessly tweaking code behind-the-scenes to make our lives that much more easily indexed. So it should come as no surprise that Mountain View's begun rolling out a streamlined Gmail search feature to English-language users today, replete with "tailored" autocomplete suggestions. Now, instead of simply returning results for labels and contacts, queries will also include relevant email info based on the conversations stored in a user's account, like flight or hotel reservations. At the moment, this improved ease-of-use applies to only the web-based version of the service, but a planned extension to its ever popular GApp is on deck, as well support for additional languages in the coming months. Hit up the source below for the finer details.

Google rolls out improved Gmail search, scans your emails for better results originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

By any means, this is certainly far from being one of the biggest changes Gmail's ever seen -- still, it's one that's likely to make a few tasks a wee bit easier for you. Inside the recent tweaks, Google added a new quick access trait that makes contact details -- such as phone numbers -- show up automatically in search results within your cherished G inbox. Additionally, the Android-maker has improved the Google+ integration (again), now allowing folks to narrow down conversations from specific Circles in the search box (you know, something like Circle: Awesome Engadget editors). Google says the changes will be rolling out over the course of the day, but in the meantime, you could always check out what exactly happens behind Gmail's closed doors.

Google's latest Gmail tweaks bring contact info to search results, enhanced Circle integration originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 18:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Electronic mail, or email to those in the know, has become so ubiquitous and transparent that many take for granted the effort and engineering required to make this near-instant communication medium a reality. In an effort to remind the general public about this digital miracle, Google (a company that knows a thing or two about the subject) has launched a new mini-site dubbed The Story of Send. The web novella leverages animations and videos to explain what happens to a Gmail dispatch once it's jettisoned from your mail client of choice. Message transmission, data security and green computing initiatives are just a few of the topics on the menu. Saunter past the break, have a peek at the video primer then make sure to check out the full Story of Send site.

Continue reading A day in the life of a Gmail email

A day in the life of a Gmail email originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Google knows just how much you love to Hangout on its social network, thus it's doing everything within its mighty power to make things a tad bit easier for you. This time around, the Mountain View crew's bringing an improved Google+ notification experience right to your email, allowing you to see, comment and Like +1 posts straight from your inbox. Google says comments stream in real-time to the Plus site, while responses from folks inside your Circles (or anyone else) will show up instantly under the same thread if you're using Gmail. Speaking of, the new "pop-up" features won't be exclusive to those using Big G's email service, and you'll also be able to reply from almost any device once the tidbits go live sometime next week. For now, check the Gmail Blog for details on how to set it all up to your liking.

Google+ adds a better 'notification experience' to your email, saves you a few clicks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 00:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

If you're one of those people who actually believes that Facebook is going to start charging users tomorrow, you're probably going to want to skip this post. LazyTruth is working on a Gmail widget -- something that could've easily been borne out of Google Labs -- that will automatically vet your messages and determine if they're full of viral misinformation. When it detects specific unique phrases that are consistent with known fallacies, it immediately circles back to Snopes.com and Factcheck.org (a pair of myth busting portals, if you couldn't guess) to provide original source links and even rebuttals. It seems like it could be a great way to make us all even lazier more efficient when it comes to debunking some of the wilder rumors that tend to affect our most gullible friends. Of course, given that there's no set release date just yet, perhaps the source link could use a scrubbing itself. We kid... we think.

Email widget takes on viral rumors, fact checks for you originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 02:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Ever used Gmail's automatic message translation feature, which lets you receive and send emails without even bothering to notice the native language of your contact? If not, that's probably because it's been lurking in the Labs section along with other ideas undergoing live experimentation. As of now though, translation should be right there in front of you as a regular feature, and honestly, it brings a whole new life to foreign spam. Meanwhile, other Lab features have been sacked, such as the Old Snakey time-frittering game and also Mail Goggles, which tested your sobriety with math puzzles before letting you click 'Send' in the wee hours of the morning. Ah well, the best labs are often the least crowded.

Gmail updates: good news for globalists, bad news for drunks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 03:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

5GB, huh? Not quite enough for you? If you were wise enough to up the capacity of your Gmail inbox + Picasa allotment before today, your Google Drive experience just got a lot more awesome. A trio of editors here at Engadget HQ managed to upgrade their Gmail boxes a couple of years ago, and at the time (read: it's no longer an available option), Google was offering an extra 20GB for use across its properties for a mere $5 per year. Upon loading Google Drive today, we each found a healthy 25GB waiting to be filled, with no expectation of additional payments to Google. Be sure to let us know if you're seeing a similar boost in capaciousness down in comments below, particularly for those who splurged on one of the more current Gmail add-on plans.

PSA: If you purchased extra Gmail storage, your Google Drive just got bigger originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Eight years ago one gigabyte of online storage was a remarkable thing. One gigabyte of email? Preposterous, but that's exactly what Google offered back in 2004 with the launch of Gmail, and now that factor is increasing. Current Gmail users were floating at around 7.5GB of storage but, as part of all the Google Drive hoopla, that storage is now officially up to 10GB. That's a lot of spam and, for those of us who are already paying extra for more storage, it's even more room to grow before we upgrade to the next tier.

Google raises Gmail to 10GB free, 10-times increase since launching in 2004 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Just in case a constantly increasing unread messages counter isn't providing enough details about the flow of messages to your inbox, the Official Gmail Blog has pointed out the Gmail Meter tool for detailed monthly activity breakdowns. A Google Apps script developed by Romain Vialard, it can show you stats on volume, daily traffic, traffic pattern, email categories, time before first response, word count and thread lengths; providing an even deeper dive than Google's own Account Activity dashboard. Setting this up on one's account requires setting up a Google docs spreadsheet and then installing the script on it and requesting a report, there's a YouTube video embedded after the break and a tutorial linked below to help you along. On the plus side, now when someone asks "why haven't you responded to my email yet?", you can show them they're still well within the average time before first response window.

Continue reading Gmail Meter brings detailed analytics to your inbox

Gmail Meter brings detailed analytics to your inbox originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Having trouble accessing your Gmail? You're not alone. Far from it, as a matter of fact. Widespread reports of "Temporary Error 500" are sweeping the Twittersphere and, indeed, many fine members of Engadget are seeing the above when attempting to log in. We've seen numerous outages of Google's insanely popular email service in the past but this one seems to take the cake. Google reports that it is "investigating reports of an issue with Google Mail." You can check out the source link for more information -- or just keep on hitting F5.

Update: Seems to be working again for some, and Google has posted an update: "Google Mail service has already been restored for some users, and we expect a resolution for all users in the near future. Please note this time frame is an estimate and may change."

Gmail down for many, Hotmail users feel free to gloat (update: back for some!) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Google has offered its email client to willing Germans since 2005, however the typical Gmail domain had already been snapped up by a local businessman in Germany and the company had to plump for the longer googlemail.de addresses. Now, according to the Financial Times, both the Gmail trademark and domain were transferred across to Google earlier this month, although there are no specifics as to how much money changed hands in the deal. With that minor issue sorted, Google packs its backs for its next destination -- maybe it should try Iran.

Google finally grabs Gmail domain and trademark in Germany: users can drop the 'oogle' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Google updates Gmail's 'people widget,' now includes previous images originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Gmail app update brings ICS experience to Honeycomb tablets, performance tweaks elsewhere originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading April Fools' Day roundup: the big toys, the small toys and the cats

April Fools' Day roundup: the big toys, the small toys and the cats originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Gmail app for iOS now lets you e-mail from alternate addresses originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Google adds spam explanation to Gmail, steers clear of enlightenment originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Chrome now easily opens email links in Gmail, thanks to some HTML5 magic originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Google Drive SDK, Gmail integration hinted at in Google Docs source code originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Iran blocking access to Google's encrypted search, YouTube, and webmail originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Google's improved how its calendar and email services interact with Windows Phones running the Mango update. Users can now cram up to 25 different calendars into the Metro OS's built-in calendar app. The setup's not exactly seamless; you need to navigate your Windows Phone to the Google Sync page, login and check the boxes found there. While testing on our phones, although one device was able to immediately sync, the other couldn't pick up on our multiple calendars. We had to delete and re-assign our Google account to the phone in order to get it working. However, once we did, the Metro styling lent itself well to multiple calendar listings, with the ability (like the web-based Google Calendar) to assign colors to each.

At the same Google Sync page, you can now choose to enable the "send mail as" feature if you're using multiple addresses, with the option to delete unwanted emails instead of archiving. However, aside from replying from the same address that you received emails to, we haven't discovered a way to assign new mails to our multiple guises. We were able to send messages through our own Engadget mail account, although that's then used on all future missives. Despite these rough edges, it remains a welcome bit of extra functionality. Are we still longing for a dedicated Gmail app? Definitely. We just hope those devs don't drop the ball.

Gallery: Windows Phone Google Calendar update

Windows Phone 7.5 gets multiple Google Calendar sync, additional Gmail features originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Google + Nicknames = Hilarity originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Google demos QR code Gmail access, claims something better in store originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Google ch...ch...ch...ch...changes the offline Chrome app originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Google gives the gift of gab, extends free domestic calling in Gmail originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Which devices will get Ice Cream Sandwich?

Hands-on screenshot gallery

Galaxy Nexus and ICS roundup

Continue reading Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich review

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading First happy Galaxy Nexus customer isn't so happy, wants to exchange it (update: replacement works fine)

First happy Galaxy Nexus customer isn't so happy, wants to exchange it (update: replacement works fine) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Gmail app for iOS returns to the App Store, promises to stay this time originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Google to end support for BlackBerry Gmail app this month originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Gallery: ZTE Warp hands-on

Continue reading ZTE Warp hands-on (video)

ZTE Warp hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Motorola Facebook phone resurfaces as Motokey Social, destined for Telus? (Update: official product page found) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Gallery: Gmail for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

Continue reading Gmail app on iPad and iPhone hands-on (video)

Gmail app on iPad and iPhone hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Gallery: Gmail for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

The official Gmail app for iPhone, iPad is officially official (update: pulled) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading Google promises 'greater transparency' for targeted ads, gives users more control over them

Google promises 'greater transparency' for targeted ads, gives users more control over them originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading Google rolls out new look for Gmail: streamlined conversation view, high-res themes, better search

Google rolls out new look for Gmail: streamlined conversation view, high-res themes, better search originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading Google spills the beans on Gmail revamp a bit early (video)

Google spills the beans on Gmail revamp a bit early (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Google has taken the stage in Hong Kong to make the next version of Android OS, nicknamed Ice Cream Sandwich, a thing of reality. Better known as Android 4.0, the update offers a massive redesign to the user interface and adds a plethora of new features. Some of the highlights include an NFC-enabled feature called Android Beam, offline search in Gmail, new lock screen features and a fancy unlocking method called "Face Unlock," which uses facial recognition to ensure strangers can't use your phone without permission. Ice Cream Sandwich also includes enhancements in almost every native app within Android itself. The SDK is already available for Android 4.0, and the update itself will make its first public appearance on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, also unveiled tonight. After the break, we'll cover all of the nitty gritty details, along with some excellent screenshots below. So come along, why won't you?

Gallery: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich now official

Gallery: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Screenshots

Continue reading Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich now official, includes revamped design, enhancements galore

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich now official, includes revamped design, enhancements galore originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Ice Cream Sandwich widgets leak out ahead of official launch originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Google details its carbon footprint in new report, makes you think twice about Rickrolling someone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Google offers free calls home from Gmail for American military originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.