Google Launches New Version of Mobile Gmail

Thursday, November 2nd, 2006 by Andy Beal

Google Launches New Version of Mobile Gmail

Google’s hoping to encourage more people to access their Gmail account via their cell phone, with the launch of a new downloadable Java application.

The new software will work on any of the 300+ Java-enabled cell phones in the United States and promises to offer a better interface and easier access.

CNET reports…

In addition to being faster, Gmail for Mobile Devices maintains Gmail functions like threading and search, and adds mobile-specific functionality such as the ability to press a button to make a call to someone who sent an e-mail. People can also view attachments, such as photos, in an optimized full-screen format.

You can see the full list of compatible phones here. To download, point your phone’s browser to http://gmail.com/app

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6 comments on “Google Launches New Version of Mobile Gmail”

Rob Robinson Says:

November 2nd, 2006 at 12:13 pm

I’ve experimented with this app on my Treo 650 this morning. It works pretty well, though I had to do a little detective work to get the installation to work correctly.

I think Google is on the right track in creating useful and easy-to-use smartphone apps. Google Maps is even better on the Treo. It is a perfect practical program that saves tons of clicks and time.
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Andy Beal Says:

November 2nd, 2006 at 1:14 pm

Cool, glad it works on the 650. I’ll give it a shot.
Andy Beal Says:

November 2nd, 2006 at 1:17 pm

No go. It didn’t work and then I found this… Note: The Gmail application doesn’t currently work with T-Mobile USA or BREW-based carriers (e.g. Verizon, Alltel, U.S. Cellular).

My phone is on Verizon…oh well.
Jeremy Luebke Says:

November 2nd, 2006 at 2:11 pm

2 big thumbs up from me on this program. I don’t do much email from my mobile, mainly because I don’t like a lot of the tools out there where I have to DL the mail. This looks like a nice break from the norm.

It almost makes me want to take Google up on their offer to private label host my domains email.
HuLsH Says:

November 18th, 2006 at 8:28 pm

I also had problems on my phone SonyEricsson V800 but I solved it in the end. I can tell you that the app is great and very fast; it has that old Google look. Everything is great but if you have other accounts like Hotmail, or Yahoo mail you will have to install another mail app. I use Movamail http://movamail.com/ for all of my mail accounts including Gmail.