how about a extra tab if both contribute to the same Google code, may be integrate orkut (or fb if you want to). Public twitter conversations (may be in the same tab as G talk).
Further more luxuries could include youtube vids liked by the email sender or even uploaded by them and any unread/unheard G voice mails left by them for you prop up when you chance upon their mail.
also, will this feature be available on mobile platforms like Andriod and Iphone (I know its early but still, would like to knw this)
Looks like it only shows up when you're on a specific email, not in the Inbox view so Multiple Inboxes lab feature might still could possibly keep working-ish.
Like all the other contact sidebar widgets that are cropping up, this is a really useful idea, and I love the fact that it's integrated directly into Gmail. If it's not able to also show me information from other social services like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, though, then it's much less attractive than the other options. Getting that social context is much more valuable to me than the email stats, etc.
I've used a number of methods to get this functionality over the years, most recently Gist.com which works really well, but I'd quickly switch to the integrated solution if Google nails all the right features. I hope that Google Contacts is updated to include social networking and CRM-type features, too.
When will this roll out? I also use Multiple Inboxes and-until today- used Right Side Chat. I took it off because I was eager to see this in action, but no can do yet. Please let us know!
Great...I can't wait for this to be available!! As a suggestion, how about adding Google Latitude information as well....considering that this functionality is intended "...to view relevant information in context". Having latitude info at hand as well could show you where the people that you want to communication with, are. In addition, it may be helpful to have a Calendar gadget that shows you your contacts free/available time (provided that their calendars are shared with you). communicating with
Not a fan of the feature. Disabled it in gears, but my screen estate is still taken. Instead of showing more of my email message, I just have white space.
It is more than 2 weeks now. This does not even appear in google apps account that I have. When can we expect this to be launched as default for all users.
The widget is good, but for those of us who don't want it, there is still one major problem: there is always the white space reserved in the page layout, even when it's off. I'm using Google Apps Enterprise, with all ADS disabled, but the useless white space is always there. This ruins the interface and disallows for the shrinking of the webpage since it always crowds out the inbox.
I dig the concept but am a little wary how this will jibe with the Multiple Inboxes lab, which I use religiously.
ReplyDeleteAwesome. This looks very interesting.
ReplyDeleteAwesome. Looks very interesting.
ReplyDeletehow do we enable this?
ReplyDeletewhen will this be rolled out?
ReplyDeletehow about a extra tab if both contribute to the same Google code, may be integrate orkut (or fb if you want to). Public twitter conversations (may be in the same tab as G talk).
ReplyDeleteFurther more luxuries could include youtube vids liked by the email sender or even uploaded by them and any unread/unheard G voice mails left by them for you prop up when you chance upon their mail.
also, will this feature be available on mobile platforms like Andriod and Iphone (I know its early but still, would like to knw this)
wow...it's a rock feature \m/
ReplyDelete@HeFed: get a wider monitor ;-)
ReplyDeletethis is huge!! cant wait to cjeck it out!
Looks like it only shows up when you're on a specific email, not in the Inbox view so Multiple Inboxes lab feature might still could possibly keep working-ish.
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteNobody uses Buzz.
ReplyDeleteThis will be useful for handling our clients. Thanks Google.
ReplyDeleteLike all the other contact sidebar widgets that are cropping up, this is a really useful idea, and I love the fact that it's integrated directly into Gmail. If it's not able to also show me information from other social services like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, though, then it's much less attractive than the other options. Getting that social context is much more valuable to me than the email stats, etc.
ReplyDeleteN I C E
ReplyDelete.... cant w8 2 use it :D
I've used a number of methods to get this functionality over the years, most recently Gist.com which works really well, but I'd quickly switch to the integrated solution if Google nails all the right features.
ReplyDeleteI hope that Google Contacts is updated to include social networking and CRM-type features, too.
So, Where do I activate it?
ReplyDeletewhat about Rapportive?
ReplyDeleteSo this will be available for Gmail and Google Apps accounts?
ReplyDeleteJust wondering, will there be an option to turn it off? Say a user has trouble getting used to it, or doesn't think it's particularly useful for them.
ReplyDeleteOther than that, it's a GREAT idea! I especially like how you can see other mail they have sent. What a great way to find conversations!
When will this roll out? I also use Multiple Inboxes and-until today- used Right Side Chat. I took it off because I was eager to see this in action, but no can do yet. Please let us know!
ReplyDeleteWhen will this show up in Google Apps?
ReplyDeleteThis looks very impressive. I already use Rapportive which works in a similar way. I wonder if these two will clash.
ReplyDeletehow I can enable this add-on?
ReplyDeleteThis seems to be a very cool feature, can't wait to use it :-)
ReplyDeleteI've got a question though: will it break the "Right-side chat" lab ? (I think so, but I ask anyway ;)).
Thanks :)
I need to start using it, right away! I like the progress I see folks :)
ReplyDeleteI need another to select emails to forward at once to someone else!
I found the answer to my own question : the "Right-side chat" lab is not broken :-)
ReplyDeleteWhen will you implement it?
ReplyDeleteI am not able to see the people widget
ReplyDeleteGreat...I can't wait for this to be available!! As a suggestion, how about adding Google Latitude information as well....considering that this functionality is intended "...to view relevant information in context". Having latitude info at hand as well could show you where the people that you want to communication with, are. In addition, it may be helpful to have a Calendar gadget that shows you your contacts free/available time (provided that their calendars are shared with you). communicating with
ReplyDeleteHow can I get this now!?!?
ReplyDeleteSo is this a Rapportive killer?
ReplyDeletewill it be able to connect to facebook, twitter etc?
ReplyDeleteI can't see it, neither in Labs nor the regular mail.
ReplyDeleteShould it be already activated?
When is it going to be available ?
ReplyDeleteShould this be working in Google Apps yet? I use Mailplane to access my Gmail, and I don't see anything.
ReplyDeleteI can't see on my Gmail Labs.
ReplyDeleteWhen will we start seeing this?
ReplyDeleteExcellent feature !
ReplyDeletei guess it's time to say good-bye to rapport
ReplyDeleteI love this!
ReplyDeletePretty useless for me. I'd like to disable it.
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of the feature. Disabled it in gears, but my screen estate is still taken. Instead of showing more of my email message, I just have white space.
ReplyDeleteNot showing up for me either :-(
ReplyDeleteany idea when this will be live in the united kingdom?
ReplyDeleteAaargh 2 weeks + 1 day still no luck :(
ReplyDeleteNeed this asap... Its been more than 2 weeks????
ReplyDeleteIt is more than 2 weeks now. This does not even appear in google apps account that I have. When can we expect this to be launched as default for all users.
ReplyDeleteI'm not seeing this in my Google Apps account in US. Is it available for me yet?
ReplyDelete2 weeks have passed and i am still not seeing this feature in my gmail ????? #fail
ReplyDeleteOk, it would NOW be nice with some kind of explanation why it hasn't rolled out yet...
ReplyDeleteLooks like a winner for the evermarine team
ReplyDeletenot seeing people widget yet.. how do I activate it?
ReplyDeleteI really dislike it and wish it was an option and wasn't automatically turned on with logon.
ReplyDeleteIs for only Gmail Enterprise?
ReplyDeletewhen
ReplyDeleteThe widget is good, but for those of us who don't want it, there is still one major problem: there is always the white space reserved in the page layout, even when it's off. I'm using Google Apps Enterprise, with all ADS disabled, but the useless white space is always there. This ruins the interface and disallows for the shrinking of the webpage since it always crowds out the inbox.
ReplyDeletePlease fix!