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| Google overhauls Gmail with automated sorting and new Android UI Posted: 29 May 2013 10:52 AM PDT Email is a blessing and a curse; it has completely changed the way we communicate, but it can be incredibly overwhelming. Email fatigue is very real, and it can be crippling to productivity. With some people getting tens to hundreds of emails a day, all lumped into one box, it can be hard to stay on top and see through the clutter. Google is looking to remedy this by rolling out a revamped version of Gmail complete with automated sorting, and an updated Android app to match. With the new Gmail, your primary inbox is probably the last place you’ll be checking for email from now on. Google has employed algorithms to Gmail that will automatically sort all of your email into one of five categories, each with its own special inbox. The categories include primary, social, promotions, updates and forums. The categories can be turned on and off, or you can back out of the new system completely. The theory behind the new Gmail is that with the way things were, users had lost control on their inbox. Now, you can leisurely browse through the email you want, when you want. If you’re looking for some coupons from someone like Groupon, the promotions tab is where you’ll want to look. If you’re on the hunt for a credit card statement, check updates. The new categories lack deep customization at the moment, but this is just the beginning. Along with the new Gmail configuration for desktop, Google is rolling out an Android app that takes advantage of the new changes. The new Gmail app for Android features a slick sliding menu panel UI and easy access to all of your categories. The new Gmail for desktop and mobile has already begun rolling out, though it may take a few weeks to reach your devices. Once you’ve had a chance to play with the new Gmail, let us know what you think in the comments below. 
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| Fresh Meat: 10 new Android apps worth checking out Posted: 29 May 2013 08:33 AM PDT New apps need lovin' too, right? Every day there are thousands of new entries on the Google Play store, but many go unnoticed and never receive the attention they deserve. We have shown in the past that this community can discover great apps and launch them to new heights. So, we're bringing back our weekly column Fresh Meat that highlights new apps with less than 100k installs. Browse our new Android app picks below and let us know which ones you enjoy. Duolingo
Description: Learn Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and English. It’s free, for real. No fees, no ads, no gimmicks. A college-quality education without the price tag. It’s fun. Lose hearts for answering incorrectly, advance by completing bite-sized lessons, and track your progress with shiny achievements. Next Browser
Description: From the makers of GO Launcher, Next Browser provides you fast and smooth web surfing experience. It’s a totally free app. Download for free and try it now, and you will love it. Tapatalk 4
Description: Celebrating our 4 years anniversary – This is the public beta release of Tapatalk 4. Discover great internet communities or stay connected with your favourites community on-the-go with this award-winning mobile app. Tapatalk is the only mobile app combing over 50,000+ internet communities with a streamlined mobile experience, allowing you to share and follow thoughts, photos, opinions to all your communities within a single mobile app. ArtFlow
Description: Convert your tablet into digital sketchbook with more than 50 brushes, smudge, file and eraser tool. This fast and intuitive paint application will unlock full power of your imagination. With support for pressure sensitive pens (like Samsung’s SPen) you device will be changed into real canvas. NodeBeat
Description: Make music with NodeBeat, the intuitive and fun visual music app for all ages. Whether you’re 2 or 92, NodeBeat will make you sound like a pro. Create your own music in a matter of minutes or listen to NodeBeat generate its own. Easily record and share your creations with your friends. Buycott
Description: Buycott helps you organize your everyday consumer spending to support causes you care about. Join a campaign to help a cause you care about and commit to actively supporting the companies on your side of the issue, while avoiding those that oppose your position. Lookup the ownership structure of any product and trace it all the way back to its parent company with our interactive family tree diagram. Boxfish
Description: Boxfish Live Guide – the new TV guide. See whats happening live across your favorite channels. Find what’s trending on TV right now with our live feeds from every word spoken on TV. Use our unique ‘live windows’ to keep track of what is happening on all of your favorite channels and shows, all in real time. How to make Origami
Description: Remember making paper airplanes at school? And remember how someone, instead of an airplane, made a flower, a jumping frog, or a parrot? That was like magic. And they only had their two hands and a plain piece of paper. How did they do it? We'll show you how. The “How to Make Origami” app is simple and easy to use. Follow the step-by-step instructions and watch the 3D animation carefully. And don't worry, you'd have to try really hard to get confused. Wink!
Description: Wink is a fun and private photo chat. Everything you love about Snapchat and Instagram in one app. Say Hello to Friends with a Photo! You don't need to add your friends like on Snapchat, Kik, Line, or MessageMe. Start a photo chat with any of your contacts. You can immediately message any of your phone contacts. Jamstar
Description: Learn to play the guitar with Jamstar Acoustics…it's fun, fast, and free! Jamstar Acoustics comes with over 100 exciting lessons including basics, soloing, chords, scales, rock riffs and much more! Plus, learn songs from the biggest names in rock including Led Zeppelin, Green Day, Evanescence and R.E.M. (to name just a few). SickSky Launcher
Description: SickSky is an extremely minimalistic launcher for phones. Designed to be clean and simple. 
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