Gmail updates from August 2012
6 updates to Gmail were tracked in August 2012.
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2012-08-29Comms & Meetings
Gmail 1:1 Video chat is now powered by Google+ Hangouts.
1:1 Video chat in Gmail has been upgraded and is now powered by Google+ Hangouts. If both participants have created a Google+ profile, they can access the full Hangouts experience, including the ability to add up to nine other people to the conversation, screen sharing, and integrated Google Docs collaboration.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-08-28 -
2012-08-24Comms & Meetings
Navbar drag and drop graduated to standard feature
Users who utilize gadgets on the left-hand side of the Gmail interface can now rearrange them using drag and drop functionality.
Release: Both -
2012-08-24Comms & Meetings
Filter import/export graduated to standard feature
Users can now download a file containing some or all of their filters or upload a file to create a set of filters from the Settings > Filters page, making it easier to backup or share filters.
Release: Both -
2012-08-24Comms & Meetings
Refresh POP accounts graduated to standard feature
Clicking the refresh link at the top of the Gmail inbox now updates the inbox with new Gmail messages and simultaneously fetches messages from any other configured POP accounts.
Release: Both -
2012-08-22Comms & Meetings
Gmail 1:1 Video chat upgraded to Google+ Hangouts.
Gmail's 1:1 Video chat is being upgraded to be powered by Google+ Hangouts. For users with Google+ profiles, this enables the full Hangouts experience, including group conversations with up to nine additional people, screen sharing, and integrated Google Docs collaboration.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-08-28 -
2012-08-10Comms & Meetings
Gmail video chat is now powered by Google+ Hangouts, enabling multi-person calls.
1:1 video chat in Gmail has been upgraded and is now powered by Google+ Hangouts. For users with Google+ profiles, this update enables the ability to add up to nine other people to the conversation, screen sharing, and integrated Google Docs collaboration.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2012-08-10