the whole new definition to Google Mail, GMail Buzz

Well this was an expected feature from a long time now.
Google finally added some social networking into its classic and one of the most popular web mail service - GMail.
So, this morning when i was checking some mails on my google account as my phone wasn't connecting to 3G for some strange reason or two ? (Nokia E72 again, Grrrrrr !!). i found an interesting looking screen after logging into GMail, exactly after the authentication screen. I marked a screenshot, can take a look at the image below how it appeared.

 

I somewhat found it really annoying cause for the starters it actually looks like ..Google is trying to pull up a Facebook style or Twitter thingy on the actual GMail. (which is kind of  first from Google, trying to copy others.. as far as i know??)
Hmm, for a moment almost a certain questions popped on an instant?
1. What is the use of such a utility in GMail ?
2.  Why is a there a need of Google acting like they are copying the idea from already successful Facebook.com and Twitter.com?
3.  Last but not the least, what is the future of such a feature included in a MailBox ?

while searching for my answers, i found it really interesting to see how Google has now embedded this new Buzz into GMail and forced the users to actually create a Public or Private Google Profile as well. Which is, i don't think is a bad move at all.
Having a Google Profile is an awesome option for geeks like me who want to be easily discoverable on Google or around Internet. (Google, Gaurav Bagdi for an instance !! = ) )
  Okay so first answer goes like, the use of such a utility is pretty over-whelming when communicating with your friends who are added into your GMail account contacts section. They can actually see what is your status and either like it or comment on it (the same Facebook way!!), which is quite an interesting Addition to already feature rich GMail mailing website. For an example look at the screenshot below :

 

Above screenshot explains, how this thing actually works. And to make it work, you have to upload your PIC as well update or create a whole new Google Profile. Which is kind of cool.
Google is now following, Yahoos footstep as well with the profile thingy.
There is a new option added under compose mail - Buzz, if you can just take a look there.
 coming to Question number second, i really think its not that unhealthy to follow or use the same idea or method where shown some success in the past and been in the news continuously for quite sometimes. Its actually doesn't hurt anyone in doing so.On the top of it, it's called Being INSPIRED.

coming to the third question, an answer is quite a simple one. what was that?!? OMG, i deleted that file.
I will post that soon,as i recover my lost files. ;)

as of  now, i got the chance to try this new feature in GMail. Try it, and comment if you like it or any random thing without any hesitation.


P.S : i don't work for Google (i want to..), so comment on.

NexusOne in India - Unofficially !!

I don't know what is wrong with these people, knowingly how dynamic the growth in Indian Market is  they are still afraid of launching their products in here.
Its kind of letting down to at least, geeks like me who really  want to keep in sync with the latest offerings these people have got.

Same thing happened when last month, Google "The Giant" rolled out their own marketed Android O.S phone namely "NexusOne" and clearly indicated their mind about doing big in the smartphone industry.

I was so excited about this whole new product launched by Google and so wanted to try it out before anyone gets it. (you know that feeling to be the first to buy that  thing !! blah blah blah !)

Though, i was really disappointed that the handset was only launched in U.S markets and a specific part of E.U.
I was like, WTF ?

okay, that was then. now its been like almost a month and still there is no news where we "Us Indians" get the chance of getting our hands on this new offering google offered rest of the world.

Though, while  crawling through .. i came across an article which directed to an online shopping website 20north.com , which .. on the front page of the site itself says "Buy Google NexusOne for 33k" !!
that was interesting ,i queried a few about the site and it really is a nice E-cart website with a good rapport with the customers.
However, still the problem be if anything happens with that ordered model. you got to ship it back to U.S and stuff which is surely gonna be the pain in the a**.

well, hope Google listen to this and might offer us the Next Big thing .. later this year 2010 itself.

:)

Google Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr's Day too

Okay
so this is the third Monday of the January month which reminds us of that great warrior/revolutionary/visionary/peacemaker (and don't know how many names are being given to him), that means in easy words its Martin Luther King's Day not to mention It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person.

I first got acquainted with this name when i was in like 8th standard of my schooling days. Then, i was forced  to read all about these amazing people which were "really no so amazing "  to learn and than give the examinations for the same. However, now i look back i thank the people who created such a crafted and awesome course for us people to learn something good.
Enough said, while surfing  today. Just saw google donning this Martin Luther King's Image with a flock of people. And i Loved it.

just wanted to wish you all, Happy Martin Luther King's Day !!! I can proudly say, he was the American Mahatma Gandhi to me at least.

A few of Martin Luther King's word :

"Trouble is in the land. Confusion all around. That's a strange statement. But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars. And I see God working in this period of the twentieth century in a way that men, in some strange way, are responding — something is happening in our world."


:)

Google Gives up, walks out of china ?

I heard this news like a two days back , and now for a sudden thought i am like all buzzed.
I mean, hey .. this is not fair. well, i tell you one thing. Almost 7 out of 10 occasions i visit Google for my research, studies and other purposes. And, no wonder regardless of Chinese authorities and government the usual geeks and users would now have to pay for it.
Google is like a sea of knowledge, free resource, education and every little thing you can think of.
This could be a disaster for chinese think tank if they don't react to the issues raised and give acknowledge the points  raised affirmatively.
Google actually, pointed out a few hacking attacks made to the internet giant around holiday season last month itself. Also clarified, that hackers were trying to sneak into some GMail accounts of known human rights activists in China itself.

Clearly, Chinese government hasn't made any official comment but just telling people if wish to do business in china needs to obey the laws and BLAH BLAH BLAH !!
i understand the fact, being the largest communist country in the world is trying to make a difference but where is  the Right to Speech and Right to Information goes in this case ?

I admire China without any doubt. however, such a points are really making people like me to re-think on our views regarding the country.