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Gmail needs some love. #mkbhd #waveformpodcast #gmail

May 20, 2024 / 00:58

This episode discusses the shortcomings of Gmail's search function, comparing it to Google Photos' recent updates. The hosts express frustration over finding important information, like Mileage Plus numbers, amidst numerous promotional emails.

They highlight how Gmail's search results often provide summaries instead of direct access to the relevant emails. The conversation emphasizes the need for Gmail to improve its functionality to better serve user needs.

Specific examples include the difficulty in locating opened emails versus promotional content, illustrating the inefficiency of the current search system.

TLDR

Gmail's search function is criticized for being ineffective compared to Google Photos.

Episode

0:58
00:00:00
is it safe to say gmail search function is Google's worst search function out of
00:00:05
anything that they do I would say so do you know how many times I try and find my Mileage Plus number in my Gmail but I
00:00:11
just get 400 United promotional emails that have never been open it's like if I'm searching for something I probably
00:00:19
want it to be something that's been opened and read before yeah this needs the exact same update as Google photos
00:00:24
just got yes yeah which is tell me my Mileage Plus number and then it goes here's what it is and here's email that
00:00:30
showed it okay so that's a Perfect Analogy because the Google PL the Google photos thing you ask it a question and
00:00:37
then it brings you the photo that you want to see right the update to Gmail that they just added is you ask you ask
00:00:43
it a question about your emails and it generates you were a response it doesn't bring you to the email that you need to
00:00:50
see it just tells you about your emails which I don't trust because I just want to see the email see the email yeah yeah

Episode Highlights

  • Gmail's Search Function Frustration
    Users express disappointment with Gmail's search capabilities, comparing it unfavorably to Google Photos.
    “This needs the exact same update as Google Photos.”
    @ 00m 22s
    May 20, 2024
  • The Need for Email Visibility
    A user highlights the struggle of finding important emails amidst promotional clutter.
    “I just want to see the email.”
    @ 00m 55s
    May 20, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • This needs the exact same update as Google Photos.
    Gmail needs some love. #mkbhd #waveformpodcast #gmail
  • I just want to see the email.
    Gmail needs some love. #mkbhd #waveformpodcast #gmail

Key Moments

  • Email Clutter00:11
  • Comparison to Google Photos00:22