OtherInbox and Gmail contextual gadgets

May 28 2010, 9:20am

Google recently announced a new Gmail platform called Gmail Contextual gadgets. These useful gadgets expand Gmail functions and allow developers like OtherInbox to build web gadgets that display alongside your email messages.They are triggered by contextual clues, such as the contents of subject lines, sender and recipient email addresses, etc. These apps give users the ability to interact with the data conveniently within their Gmail account. We have been busy brainstorming, and are considering building a gadget that would display the profile & reviews of the Sender of the email you are reading. For example, you receive an email from Best Buy. The gadget would provide information about Best Buy, such as the number of emails and coupons they typically send, reviews and which of your Facebook friends also get email from Best Buy. Like our Sender review pages. In addition, if you were already using Organizer, you could choose how you want Best Buy emails organized, and any easy way to unsubscribe from Best Buy's newsletters.  All of this could be done without leaving Gmail. Sound interesting?The possibilities are endless. What do you think? Do you have any other suggestions on what you would like to see in a GMail gadget? We would love to hear from you.