Gmail Has A New Look!!

@yuna15 (2706)
Philippines
November 19, 2008 10:30pm CST
Just a few hours ago I noticed a change in my gmail account. It used to be just plain white then when the page refreshed I see a blue background. Which I like. I also noticed that we can change the theme of our e-mail. Cool!! If you wanna know how just click on Settings at the top then you will see a new tab there which is Themes then you can choose which them you want. I chose the theme Summer Ocean. I will probably try something else when I'm at home. Cause I can't maximize my screen here at work. Hehehe To gmail users, what do you think of it? Are you happy with the change? Do you hate it? or you don't care at all? Share your thoughts my friends!
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44 responses
• Canada
28 Nov 08
I love the new look :D
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• Canada
29 Nov 08
I can't find the landscape theme. :(
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
30 Nov 08
try the mountains one. I believe that's where you can see the landscape and the sunset and sunrise
@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
Amazing isn't it? If you choose the landscape theme even the color changes as the sun sets or as the sun rises.
@adihindu (1922)
• India
20 Nov 08
All New Themes - Gmail Themes that are launched today.
Yes, they have launched a new feature to change the theme of Gmail. I love it. Hope they will enable for all accounts. I have two gmail accounts, and it was enabled in only one account and not in another. Hope they will enable themes for all the members. Thank you.
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
I'm sure they will they are probably just taking it slow.
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
So how do you find the new feature did you like it? Did you choose a theme already?
@ptrikha_2 (45467)
• India
21 Nov 08
Well; I checked my account today and they have enabled this feature . Yes;such changes for Millions of Users worldwide definitely takes time .
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
20 Nov 08
Cool I seen that earlier but didnt hit it now I have the mountain scene very cool
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
21 Nov 08
yup I am all for nature and I love the mountains
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
Nice! Sounds like you like the nature type of theme. I will probably use that but after I get tired with the planet theme.
@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
I noticed it myself when I turned on the computer and tried to check my email when I was welcomed with my brother's email account. It really looked cool and new but, now that I'm trying it out with mine, I couldn't find that Theme tab after going to Settings.. Hmmm, maybe mine is still catching up with the update I guess.. (^_^")
@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
I just asked my friend if it's working already for her. She doesn't have a themes tab yet so they are probably still migrating everybody. Let's wait and see!
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@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
I guess, I'll just have to wait and see. (^_^ )
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
20 Nov 08
Hi dear well i dont see any differnt in Gmail here, but sure its blue since many days other thing i dont like to change theme, i always like to work on original themes as set by them U please enjoy it and have Fun Take care
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
20 Nov 08
Yeah, u r right Sorry that old man bored U
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
Well not everybody likes change so that's alright. Thanks for the response cupid74!
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• Malaysia
28 Nov 08
Hello yuna15.. Yup.. I love the changes too...Its really cool. Its makes me happy because I use the candy themes.. Its look so girlie. I told my dad, then he change his too. We also can change the labs and many more.. So enjoy with your new gmail account..
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
I am enjoying it thanks!
@buenavida (9985)
• Sweden
23 Nov 08
I chose the same theme, it has such beautiful colors - remind of summer and that is what we need during wintertime in the northern part of the world!! ......
@buenavida (9985)
• Sweden
30 Nov 08
I tried the planet too but it was sooo dark. The good thing is that we can change the theme very quickly whenever we want..
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
30 Nov 08
Well we all have our own preference but I have been using the planets theme for a few days now maybe I can switch to a different one hehe
@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
Actually I changed mine to a different one. I chose planet now. I will try the other themes too when I get tired of the planets. Hehe.
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@Calais (10893)
• Australia
21 Nov 08
Im not overly excited about it, but any change is nice anyways....
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
21 Nov 08
the change came to me as a surprise so I never felt any excitement at all but I was happy with the change.
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
20 Nov 08
I have not seen the change yet even though i'm logged in to gmail for the past 2 hrs.. hehe ^_^ I'm still seeing the plain white page.. lol =D But from what u describe, it seems that the new interface and settings are very nice.. I cant wait to explore it later, and choose my own favourite theme, as most of my mails are in gmail.. lol
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
They are probably working on applying it to everybody. I guess I'm lucky that I'm one of the first few . Thanks for the response!
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@tryxiness (4544)
• Philippines
21 Nov 08
I have to say that the look is fancy. The thing is I am just bothered to see the life in it. Well, I am learning to appreciate it and besides I have engaged into the tree and phantasea themes.
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
21 Nov 08
Glad to know you are adjusting to the new page. thanks for the response!
@sameroad (3179)
• United States
20 Nov 08
i like the change. i just noticed it too a little while ago... i haven't played with it yet though lol i noticed it while i was checking one of my old email addresses and i messed around with it in that for one a minute and changed my theme to one of the blue ones i think. it's nice it's fun to be able to change little things like that around... can make it easier on your eyes too. someone people like it dark and other like it lighter... so its nice you can change that now. i will probably play with it more tomorrow on my main email address. i'm happy with it.. i mean, if you don't like it.. it's not like you have to use it and change your theme.. you can just keep it the way it is... but it's cool. i'm sure other places are going to start adding stuff like that now lol
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
I will be trying themes this time. Yey my gmail does not look dull anymore I love it. If I get tired of what I have then I'll just change it to another one! Hehe
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• United States
20 Nov 08
i dont have the option!! my best friend told me where it was and the only tabs i have are General Accounts Labels Filters Forwarding and POP/IMAP Chat Web Clips Labs after you go into settings.. whats wrong with my account??!?!
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• United States
20 Nov 08
im on firefox and its still not showing but my back ground turned darker blue.. ah well i can wait lol
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
21 Nov 08
Woohoo their already working your account. You will probably see it in a few more hours.
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
Well as of yesterday, I have already changed the theme of my gmail account and it is really cool. No more boring layout.
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
Exactly! We can change it anytime we want!
• Qatar
20 Nov 08
hi there yuna15 My friend informed me this morning about this new look of Gmail, but sad to say that my gmail doesnt have themes on it. Maybe its not apply yet in my gmail. Il check it tomorrow,(cross finger) hoping that this new look will take effect on mine. Happy mylotting.
@hora_fugit (5862)
• India
20 Nov 08
No change for me yet :( But as someone said here, they're migrating it to all accounts. Better to wait till then... Also didn't notice the blue background. Something wrong?
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• India
23 Nov 08
Just checked. It's really cool :) I got a ninja look. Wish it could be seen in front of mails in transparent mode cause I liked mountains better but they get sort of hidden. Anyway
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
Perfect! I suggest that you try different themes. Another cool thing is the landscape or nature themes changes color as time changes. Just check it out, if you don't like it then you can always change it back to the one you like.
@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
The blue background will probably change by itself don't worry just wait.
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@ptrikha_2 (45467)
• India
20 Nov 08
Hi Yuna , Somehow when I log in to my Mail ; I see no change from the earlier Gmail I had . I checked every option in Settings .I do get an option of "Gmail Labs" ;but that's it . Regards
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@ptrikha_2 (45467)
• India
20 Nov 08
May be this effect is not visible to all the users .
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@ptrikha_2 (45467)
• India
21 Nov 08
Well; I now have the change applied to my Account also . So;this change was taking time . I have selected the "Planets" theme . It is a bit on darker side.I would be exploring different options . Any recommendations ? Thanks
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@glords (2614)
• United States
20 Nov 08
I'm totally excited about the change. I love the idea of making something personalized even if it is just an email account.... after all it is your email account. Thanks for telling me how to change the theme, I'll let you know what theme we decide to go with. Thanks for posting and happy mylotting.
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
It's hard to decide isn't it? There are a lot of good themes to choose from. Have you decided yet? As of this moment? I changed mine to the planet theme. Looks cool. I like the black asteroid and stars all over the place.
@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
23 Nov 08
Yes it is and it changes everyday. Yesterday It was saturn now it's the moon..It's so nice.
@glords (2614)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I have to admit I haven't set mine yet, but my husband set his to the planet one as well. It is pretty cool looking.
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@arunmails (3011)
• India
21 Nov 08
I am one of the person who are very much crazy about using the Gmail..... and last two days I was out of station, today only I logged in.... I find some thing different in gmail..... when I was about to my inbox, I find the popup window about the themes, I went inside the themes tab.... and I was very happy..... my gmail box has got a new lookkkk........
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
21 Nov 08
It happened to me while I was using it so it was a pleasant surprise. It's so cool isn't it? I chose the planet theme. Everyday, the planets displayed changes, yesterday I had jupiter, now I have saturn. So nice. So what theme did you choose?
@arunmails (3011)
• India
22 Nov 08
Good.... what a coincidence..... even I chose planet......
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@Nhey16 (2518)
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
having new features... that's great... i'll check my account, and im sure i would like it.
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
Hi there nhey16! So how was it..Were you able to check your account already? Any changes so far? Some users don't have it yet though.
@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
21 Nov 08
See? I knew you were gonna like it! Enjoy my friend!
@Nhey16 (2518)
• Philippines
21 Nov 08
ohh i loved gmail's new look
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• Cambodia
20 Nov 08
Yes! Friend, an hour ago I just change my Gmail Theme to the green. It's so pretty. I feel very good with the new look of the Gmail.
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
20 Nov 08
I'm glad to know that you are one of the first few who enjoyed this. How long have you been a gmail user? They are probably applying it to the older users. Not too sure about that though. Thanks for the response!
@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
I have been using it too for years. I believe I created an account during the time when there were still starting wherein you have to receive an invite to create an account. I'm so happy I have gmail.
• Cambodia
21 Nov 08
Hi! Friend, I have been using Gmail for 3years. I really enjoy it very much for its many much features.
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