Google's Brand New Email Program: Inbox

There have been a plethora of email applications released recently and new ways of handling the massive amount of digital communication that arrives in our inbox--but now it's Google's turn.

They just released the beta of their brand new "Inbox" application which is quite a departure from the way your inbox looks now. Version one already has a mobile app and a desktop app, so you can go all in. Google claims that:

"Inbox is a fresh start that goes beyond email to help you get back to what matters."

In the video on the next page, I give a walk-through of the application. Now, bear in mind, I only had the app for about 20 minutes before I did this overview. The idea behind this is to give my first impressions, just like you would have quickly formed an opinion about a new app or tool you were trying. However, I will then do a follow-up to this post, after I've had time to become comfortable with the application, and give you some final thoughts.

Here are a few quick bullets and the link to sign-up for the beta:

• See order updates, flight status, reservation details, and pictures without having to open the message
• Add your to-dos to the top of your inbox
• Contextually group similar emails together, as well as provide actionable steps for that email