This should be interesting, as Gmail becomes more “Facebooky:”
Google Inc. is taking a swipe at Facebook Inc. with a new feature that makes it easier and faster for users of Gmail to view media and status updates shared by their friends. Google could announce the new Gmail feature as soon as this week, said people familiar with the matter. A Google spokeswoman declined to comment. – from WSJ
Gmail users can already set their status within the service, but Google plans to expand that into a stream of status updates like found in services like Facebook and Twitter, according to sources familiar with the company’s plans. Users will also be able to share photos and videos through the service, which is expected to launch shortly. – from CNET