Gmail web slice gallery
A blast from the past!
A Gmail Web Slice Gallery was a feature introduced by Google in 2009, which allowed users to create a customizable feed of updates from their favorite websites and services directly in their Gmail inbox.
Here's how it worked:
- Users could add Web Slices to their Gmail account by clicking on the "Add Web Slice" button in the top right corner of their inbox.
- They could then search for and add Web Slices from various websites, such as news sites, blogs, or social media platforms.
- Once added, Web Slices would display a snippet of content from the website, along with an update indicator to show when new content was available.
- Users could customize the appearance of their Web Slices by choosing from various layouts and colors.
Some examples of Web Slices that were available in the gallery included:
- News headlines from major news outlets like CNN, BBC, and The New York Times
- Blog updates from popular blogs like TechCrunch, Mashable, and The Verge
- Social media updates from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- Weather forecasts and stock market updates
Unfortunately, the Gmail Web Slice Gallery was discontinued in 2011, and the feature was removed from Gmail. However, the concept of integrating web content into email inboxes has continued to evolve, with many modern email clients and services offering similar features, such as:
- Gmail's "Add to Inbox" feature, which allows users to add content from websites and services to their inbox
- Microsoft Outlook's "Add-ins" feature, which allows users to add third-party integrations to their inbox
- Other email clients and services that offer similar features, such as integrating social media updates or news headlines into the inbox.
I hope this brings back some nostalgic memories for you!