Does inbox still exist?

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Inbox was shut down by Google on April 2, 2019.

What are the five different inbox styles?

After clicking on the drop down arrow you will see the five options you have: Classic, Important First, Unread First, Starred First, and Priority Inbox.

Why Google inbox is discontinued?

Because of this Google says that it’s bidding farewell to Inbox in order to focus solely on Gmail. Although you still have a few more months until Inbox disappears, Google is giving Inbox users a transition guide in order to make the change to the new Gmail easier.

Is Google discontinuing Gmail?

No other Google products (such as Gmail, Google Photos, Google Drive, YouTube) will be shut down as part of the consumer Google+ shutdown, and the Google Account you use to sign in to these services will remain.

How do you star in Gmail?

Star an email

On your computer, open Gmail.
From your inbox, go to the left of the message, then click Star . If the message is open, click More. Add Star.
If you have multiple stars, keep clicking the star icon until you see the one you want to use.

How do I customize my Gmail?

Create a branded email

On your computer, go to Gmail.
In the top left, click Compose .
At the bottom of the window, click Layouts .
If you haven’t used layouts before, click Customize styling.
Enter details to build your design.
After you change your preferences, click Save & continue.
Select a layout.
Click Insert.

Is Inbox better than Gmail?

Both have their pros and cons, and it’s up to you to decide which is the better option for you. Inbox arguably has a better email bundling and management systems. I think it looks nicer, too. Gmail, on the other hand, offers more integrations and is a better fit for those who often use Google Calendar, Keep, and Tasks.

What’s the difference between Gmail and Inbox?

The ‘All Mail’ folder in Gmail is where Gmail keeps all of its emails and labels are applied to show emails in various folders including the Inbox. So the ‘All Mail’ label is really an archive folder in Gmail. On the other hand, only non-archived incoming emails are in Gmail Inbox.

Which is the best free email account?

Best Free Email Accounts

Gmail: Best for Offline Accessibility.
AOL: Best for Interface Organization.
Outlook: Best for Multiple App Integrations.
Yahoo! Mail: Best for Lots of Storage.
iCloud Mail: Best for IMAP.
Mozilla Thunderbird: Best for Managing Multiple Accounts.

How do I set up Gmail to inbox?

You can do so by navigating to the menu depicted above; just hit the gear icon in the top-right corner of the desktop version of Gmail, select “Configure inbox” and check all of the available options.

Why did my Gmail stars turn blue?

According to a helpful volunteer support person, one of the “Labs” you can enable in Gmail is what’s causing some people to see a blue icon. Labs are experimental custom features that you can tweak to change the way your mail looks or works. The one that’s causing the blue icon is the “Unread message icon” Lab.

What is the difference between starred and important in Gmail?

The difference between marking a message as important and starring it is that, once you read a message, it disappears from the important list. Starring a message is more like pinning it to the cork board at your desk; the message only disappears once you remove the star.

Is there a better alternative to Inbox?

But don’t worry. If you’re among Inbox’s devoted following and still looking for a smart mailbox for Android and iPhone, you have two great alternatives: Spike, from Israeli startup Hopflow; and Spark, from Ukranian developer Readdle.

Is Inbox by Gmail free to use?

It’s not free, so if you’re looking for a free alternative, you could try Mailspring or Zoho Mail. Other great apps like Inbox by Gmail are Spark (Free Personal), Apple Mail (Free), Claws Mail (Free, Open Source) and Postbox (Paid).

Is there a one-to-one replacement for inbox?

There is no perfect one-to-one replacement for Inbox. But there are lots of email apps out there that give you way more—or less, if your endgame is simplicity—than either Gmail or the stock iOS Mail app.

Should you still use Google’s inbox?

But Google still pulled the plug on Inbox this month. But don’t worry. If you’re among Inbox’s devoted following and still looking for a smart mailbox for Android and iPhone, you have two great alternatives: Spike, from Israeli startup Hopflow; and Spark, from Ukranian developer Readdle.