Google says less is more: Gmail and Google Calendar to sport a more spartan look

<div><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="230" src="http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1897/threadlistlarge.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;" width="360" /></div><br/>Does Gmail's current look seem chaotic and claustrophobic to you? Are you overwhelmed by the myriad mailing options, labels, and chat windows? We aren't either, but apparently Google sees things differently, and has an interface overhaul planned that'll simplify things in your webmail world. It looks like the spacious and simple design language from Google + will carry over to all the web services proffered by the gang in Mountain View. For now, it's available as a couple of simplistic skins to be tried on in the Themes tab of your Gmail settings, with more permanent changes rolling out in the coming months. Google Calendar is slated for a stripped-down wardrobe in the next few days as well, with El Goog promising more cosmetic and functional changes for both services later this summer. In the meantime, the company's looking for feedback on its new interface so it can fix any issues folks find. We want your opinions, too, so tell us what you think of Google's new threads in the comments below.

Google says less is more: Gmail and Google Calendar to sport a more spartan look

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Office 365 ditches the beta tag, ready to take on Google Apps

<p style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Office 365" class="aligncenter" height="122" src="http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4114/6282011office365.jpg" style="margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;" width="147" />We know what you're thinking -- you like the idea of Google Apps, but the Mountain View crew kind of creeps you out. Well, don't worry, Microsoft has your back. After making its beta debut last year, Office 365 is officially ready to spread its wings and offer its productivity web app wares to the business-minded masses. For $6 per-user, per-month small businesses get access to Microsoft Office Web Apps, Exchange, SharePoint and Lync video conferencing and can take advantage of the suite's integration with WP7 once Mango lands. Larger, enterprise plans start at $10 per user while adding support for desktop Office products and Lync VoIP solutions as you climb the pricing ladder. Really there's not much more to say except, check out the full PR after the break.</p><br/><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/office-365-ditches-the-beta-tag-ready-to-take-on-google-apps/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>

Office 365 ditches the beta tag, ready to take on Google Apps

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