Google Launches Offline G Mail Access

Google is currently incorporating improvements in their G Mail system by introducing offline G Mail access. This feature is currently under testing phase and can be enabled by visiting the Google Labs tab which is placed inside "Settings" in G Mail's interface. This feature is currently being rolled out to those who use US or UK English version of G Mail.

How It Works?

G Mail offline feature works by downloading a copy of "mails" in the hard drive of one's computer. This is done through a software called "Google Gears". Gears must be initially installed in the computer system before one can use offline G Mail. However if one is using Google's own browser, Chrome, this software comes preinstalled. Thus the mail folder can be accessed through the browser window just like normal "on line" G Mail. Using this feature one can read, write and edit mails. But the mail will be actually sent only after the user connects his/her computer to the internet. However one cannot add attachments to his/her mail while using G Mail in offline mode. Contacts tab feature is also absent in offline mode and therefore new address cannot be added while using G Mail in this mode. Also only around 10,000 e mails can be stored in the hard disk. There is also another option called as "flaky connection mode" which can be used if the internet connection is very slow or unreliable. Also other new features currently under testing are also updated in the G Mail Lab's which can be enabled and tested. Post your comments on "offline G Mail"