Techplanet: February 2006

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Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Google is first to merge e-mail, IM

Google is breaking down the barrier between e-mail and instant messaging, combining its Gmail and Google Talk services to create a central messaging hub, an industry first.

People who use the Gmail service will be able to send and receive instant messages directly from their e-mail mailboxes, without having to start a separate application or open a separate browser window. The Mountain View company is rolling out the new feature in stages, starting Monday evening.