Gmail Is Kind of a Mess. Here’s How to Fix It - WIRED

It may be ubiquitous, but Google’s email service can leave a lot to be desired when it comes to looks and functionality.

There are 1.5 billion (with a b!) active Gmail users, which Google clearly sees as an asset it can leverage. Perhaps you've noticed: Google keeps filling the interface with buttons for other services… [+2038 chars]

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