Gmail

FDA spied on doctors and scientists

The US Food and Drug Administration routinely monitored the personal e-mail of certain FDA scientists and doctors after they warned Congress the agency was approving risky medical devices.

Google lets iOS users doodle on their emails

Google's updated its native Gmail app for Apple's iOS, adding custom signatures and the ability to add doodles to emails.

Google pulls Gmail Blackberry app

Google will end support for the Blackberry version of its Gmail app, a decision that is yet another blow to the once dominant business-centric phone brand.

Google offers "offline Gmail"

If you ever lose power or your Internet service is temporarily down, you'll no longer be unable to sift through your old e-mails.

Fake certificate puts Gmail users at risk

A fake web certificate has been circulating for nearly two months, allowing hackers to steal passwords and data from Google sites.

Google Apps ending support for older browsers

If you've been hesitant to update your Internet browser, you may want to pay attention to this.

China accuses US of starting 'internet war'

A group of Chinese academics from a military academy has accused the US government of creating a global internet war.

China: Google hack allegations are a "fabrication"

Beijing has adamantly denied it was involved in accessing hundreds of Gmail accounts belonging to senior U.S. officials, journalists, military personnel and political activists.

Google lets you customize your Gmail experience

The search giant has just revealed a new way to personalize your gigantic e-mail inbox.

Russian FSB wants to ban Skype and Gmail

If the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) had its way, the agency would ban Skype, Hotmail and Gmail in the former communist country.

Chinese government blocking Gmail, Google claims

Google's accused the Chinese government of blocking its Gmail service, making it difficult for local users to access the site.

Gmail users are younger and thinner

Well, this is better than astrology. I've never much liked being a Taurus (stubborn, prosaic, materially-minded), but as a Gmail user I'm delighted to be told I'm young, thin, educated and well-traveled. And it's all true, of course.

Gmail rolls out 'smart label' feature

Google is trying to lend a helping hand to Gmail users who want to have an organized inbox but don't necessarily want to or know how to take the time to set up filters and labels. Enter the new 'smart label' feature.

Some Gmail accounts still not restored from bug

It seemed like everything was love and roses after Gmail reportedly fixed a glitch that caused tens of thousands of Gmail accounts to be wiped clean. However, Google admits, there are still some who don't have access to any of their old e-mails.

Erroneously deleted Gmail accounts restored

For some 150,000 Gmail users who found their inboxes wiped entirely clean over the weekend, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Google managed to restore virtually all of the affected accounts, thanks to the fact that it backs up everything on tape.