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Filtering is an essential Gmail power-user feature. With filters (and labels) you can use Gmail to handle a ton of incoming mail. I know — I’m subscribed to 64 mailing lists at Google. My filters let me manage the deluge with ease.

But managing the filters themselves has been another story. Each filter has to be crafted individually — though the ability to "filter messages like these" (see "More actions" while reading a message) does simplify the most common case a great deal.
Filter import/export, available today in Gmail Labs, helps you work with filters in bulk, rather than just one at a time. The basic function is simple: turn it on from the Labs tab under Settings, and from the Settings > Filters page you can download a file containing some or all of your filters or upload a file to create a set of filters all in one go.
Here are some other ideas for things you can do by importing and/or exporting your filters:

• Download all your filters. If you’re using POP or IMAP to get backup copies of your mail messages, now you can include your filters too.
• Share filters with other people. If you have a set of filters that is especially good at organizing particular kinds of mail that others also receive, you can now make those filters available to them.
• Temporarily "disable" a set of filters by exporting them and then deleting them. To "reenable" them, just re-import them from the file you exported.
• If you’re comfortable editing XML, you can make new filters that are similar to existing filters. Export the old ones, edit the resulting XML file, and import it back again. For more information about modifying these XML files, see Gmail Labs user group for Filter import/export.

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There are added two new features in Gmail. Task and Text Messaging in Chat.

Tasks
Keep track of what you need to do with a lightweight task list right inside of Gmail. Just click and type to add new tasks, convert emails into tasks, and (most satisfyingly) check them off as you’re done. Once you turn on this Labs feature, look for the Tasks link to the left of your inbox under Contacts.

Text Messaging in Chat
Send SMS text messages right from Gmail. You chat from your comfy computer and reach your friends on the go; they get your messages as texts and can peck out replies on their little keyboards.

You can add this two features by sign-in to you Gmail account and after settings. Find Labs tab and activate Tasks of Text Messaging. In the Labs you can find a lot of other options that can be added to Gmail account.

1. Enable IMAP in your Gmail settings.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Mail.
4. Tap Add Account.
5. Tap Other. (Note: If you’re running software update 1.1.3, tapping the ‘Gmail’ icon will automatically configure IMAP. However, archiving and deleting messages will work differently. If you want your Gmail IMAP actions to operate as designed, please continue on to Step 6. Google Apps users, please also continue to Step 6).

   

6. Make sure that:
   • The IMAP tab is highlighted
   • Host Name is imap.gmail.com
   • User Name is your full Gmail address, including ‘@gmail.com.’ Google Apps users, enter your full address in the format ‘username@your_domain.com’

     

   • For Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP), Host Name is smtp.gmail.com

     

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Google introduced Gmail Labs, a new link on the Gmail Settings page that offers a selection of experimental Gmail features for users to evaluate. So what is in the lab, AIM, colored labels, group chat, and rich emoticons only work in the latest version of Gmail, currently available for Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2.

The new features are Gmail has a new look on the iPhone browser, Gmail includes AIM friends, Colored labels, Group chat, New emoticons, Free IMAP, and more.

5. "Archive and next" shortcut
We added a bunch of new shortcuts to Gmail, but one that I’ve found to be a true time-saver is what I call the "archive and next" shortcut. When I have a lot of mail, it can be really annoying to have to open a message, click "Back to Inbox" and then select the next email I want to read. So once you enable shortcuts in Settings, you can simply press the left bracket key "[" while viewing a message to archive it, and then immediately open the next oldest one. When I see a long list of unread messages, I like to open the first one and then just hit "[" to swiftly move through my mail and archive as I go. (P.S. By clicking the right bracket "]" you can also move the other way if you want to open newer messages after you archive).

4. Share mail searches with friends
How many times do your friends tell you, "I can’t find that email you sent me." Now you can prove that you did indeed send that message, despite the accusations. All you have to do is search for the message using your expert mail searching skills, and when you find it listed in the results, just copy and paste the URL and email it to your friend. When he or she goes to that link while in Gmail, your friend’s Gmail will run the same search you ran and will be able to locate that "lost" email instantly. For example, if you wanted to share a search for "pick me up at airport," so flight information can be located, you would send over this URL: http://mail.google.com/mail/#search/pick+me+up+at+airport.

3. Browser navigation and history
Your web browser is now a great way to navigate Gmail. Instead of having to find the right links on the page to move from inbox to messages to other Gmail views, you can use the browser navigation buttons (back and forward) to jump back and forth between emails. You can also open your browser history and click on specific emails that you’ve read to go right back to them. This allows you to quickly access certain emails without having to re-read your inbox. Browser history is something that often doesn’t work well on complex web apps like Gmail, but we’ve gone to great lengths to make it work right.

2. Bookmark emails
I frequently need to save a single email for a period of time, such as a message that includes an important phone number. But I don’t want to create a separate label for one message, and I also don’t want to archive all the email that comes in after that message just to keep that thread near the top of my inbox–and hopefully the top of my mind. This problem is now easily solved by a new ability to bookmark specific emails. All emails now have dedicated URLs, so just by adding a browser bookmark while viewing a message, you can return to it whenever you want, just like a regular web page–although you will still have to log in to Gmail if you’ve signed out.

1. "Filter messages like this"
I find filters to be one of the most useful features in Gmail, but sometimes it can be hard to set them up quickly. So we added a new capability that makes a filter based on the message you are reading, so you can keep track of future similar emails. By clicking on the dropdown menu in the upper right-hand corner of every email (the upside-down triangle), you can now see the option to "Filter messages like this." Not only can you easily create a filter based on the sender, but this is especially handy if you are trying to filter emails sent to mailing lists. We automatically set up a filter for you based on the "list ID" header, which does a better job of finding emails sent to mailing lists.

{via GmailBlog}

Whenever Google officially decides to take over the world, we will already be well-acquainted with their unending sets of online tools and applications and overall knack for simplifying our lives. If, for some reason, you’re still unaware of how the Google enterprise is revolutionizing the way even non-techies gather information and play on the Web, read below for 30 of the best Google applications that you need to try.

1. Android: Google’s plan to transform the way people use cell phones begins with the Android, “the first truly open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices,” according to the Google Blog. Google has been working with the Open Handset Alliance to develop the open source phone, and individual developers are encouraged to create their own apps for a chance to win a portion of the $10 million award money.

2. Google Scholar: Instead of schlepping your research materials to the local college library, try using Google Scholar, an online search engine that allows access to all kinds of scholarly journals, reviews, abstracts and more. No sign up required.

3. Google Search on China Mobile: The Google Operating system blog reports that China Mobile is the world’s largest mobile operator, and that it has linked up with Google “to provide mobile and Internet search services in China…that will make it easier than ever before to find relevant content on the cellular phone.” These apps are designed to increase Google’s presence in the international technology circuit.

4. Google Answers: This app has been around for a while, but it’s still flying low on the radar for non-techies. While most people just use the regular Google search engine to find answers to their questions, this service connects users to a professional who will respond to questions more accurately (hopefully) than a general search. The downside is that users must register an account and pay a small fee.

5. Google OneBox: Professionals in the business world tune in to OneBox to gain “access to information from business applications such as [the] contact database, calendar, CRM or BI system.”

6. Writely: Google’s attempt to compete with the Microsoft Office Suite includes Writely, a free Web-based solution to Word. CNET Reviews holds that Writely is a reasonable substitute, so long as you “have stable Internet access and don’t need a ton of editing and formatting features.”

7. SketchUp: This 3D sketch pad is free for the basic subscription, but according to CNET Reviews, “professionals will want the $500 version” for more complex designs. Sketchup also lets users share their drawings online with others and comes with clear, concise tutorials to help newbies figure out the system.

8. Google Desktop 4: Manage all of your tools and apps with the Google Desktop, including Google tools and any other files you have on your computer. Utilize the iGoogle page and sidebar to give your desktop a personal design.

9. Picasa Web Albums: This photo manager features new and improved functions, including the ability to publish albums online (or keep them private).

10. IMAP for Gmail: IMAP for Gmail allows Gmail account holders to access their messages through Outlook and Apple Mail even when they’re offline, by “creat[ing] a constant connection between mail clients.”

11. Shared Address Book: This address book is a valuable app for larger companies that host many different e-mail addresses on the same domain. Instead of relying on a personal contacts list, users with the same domain name can find e-mail addresses just by typing in each other’s names: the addresses will then automatically pop up, even if they aren’t registered in your specific contacts list.

12. New Google Talk: Gmail users have been able to enjoy the hassle free chat system Google Talk through their e-mail accounts. Now, however, Google Talk can be launched outside of Gmail through the Web to make file transfers, PC-to-PC voice calls and more.

13. Public Calendar Gallery: Whether you want to advertise your company’s special events and deals or just let friends, family and customers know when you’ll be out of town, publish your own calendar to the Google Calendar beta. Featured calendars include presidential nominees’ campaign events, Orbitz travel deals and more.

14. New Google Docs: This app combines online project collaboration with the basic tools of an office suite like Microsoft Windows. Featuring spreadsheets, word processing capabilities and slideshow presentations, Google Docs is completely free.

15. Gmail mobile application for BlackBerry® smartphones: According to the official Google Apps Website, Gmail is now in sync with BlackBerry smartphones. E-mails load more quickly, and e-mails sent from your BlackBerry show up in your Sent mailbox on your computer too.

16. Google Apps Premier Edition: Business owners will want to try out the Google Apps Premier Edition to set up their Google Calendar, Page Creator, security features, company start pages and other apps on a consistent company system.

17. Mail Migration Tools: The Google Operating System Blog reports that earlier this year, “Google Apps added the option to migrate the messages from your existing email accounts [to your Gmail account] if you use the business or the educational edition.” This app is useful for new Gmail users who want to compile their e-mail accounts into one client without having to save individual messages.

18. Domain Registration: With this app, system administrators can set up their own website, hosted by one of Google’s partners, for only $10 a year. According to the Google Apps site, “new domains come fully configured with the complete array of Google applications for your organization: personalized Gmail, Google Calendar, instant messaging, online document editing, and more.”

19. Google Reader: Stop wasting your time visiting individual news blogs and sites to get your political, weather and business updates. Google Reader “constantly checks your favorite news sites and blogs for new content” and brings it right to your page. Users can also easily share favorite stories with friends, family and employees.

20. AdWords Editor: Advertisers are probably already with this app, which helps them manage ad campaigns and banners by increasing editing options, even when they’re offline.

21. Google Mobilizer: Wouldn’t it be great if all of your favorite websites were displayed nicely and neatly on your mobile phone? The Google Mobilizer makes that possible, by “mak[ing] any Web page mobile-friendly.”

22. Click-to-Call: Google has given their advertisers a bit of a boost with this new feature. When Google users see an advertisement on one of Google’s pages, they can click on the the phone icon or call link to start a free call. Google will ask for the individual’s phone number, and once you type it in, you’ll receive a call (which won’t cost you a cent) from the advertiser.

23. Page Creator: As of 2007, the Page Creator is still in development, but we’re hoping that the easy Web page assistance app is going to be a hit. According to Wikipedia, the tool features 100 megabytes of storage, 41 Web templates, unique sub-domain names and more. Check back for updates!

24. Gears: This app “is beta software offered by Google to enable off-line access to services that normally only work on-line” by adding a browser extension. Google Gears also seems to be in the beginning stages, so let’s hope more apps and functions will be added soon.

25. Ride Finder: Need a taxi or airport shuttle? If you’re in one of the following U.S. cities, you can click on the Google map to find a list of services in your area: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, LA, New York, Phoenix, Portland, San Francisco, St. Louis and Washington, D.C.

26. Transit: This app lets you “create your own transit trip, complete with itineraries and maps.” Currently, trip planning assistance is available for several U.S., Canadian, European and Japanese transit systems.

27. Book Search: While nothing can compare to curling up with a real book, virtual ones are sometimes more practical, especially if you want to waste time at work. Use the Google Book Search to access entire texts of literature, non-fiction reference books and more.

28. Google Finance: Customize your Google Finance page to include rates, progress reports, charts and updates for the stocks and trends you watch most closely.

29. Google Life Search: This new Google tool is basically a Google Base for China to compete with local search engines.

30. Archive Search: Forget dusting off old microfiche and microfilm from the library to discover archived photos and newspapers. Google’s Archive Search goes back 200 years and “can automatically create timelines which show selected results from relevant time periods” to augment your search.

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