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EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 12 MIN

Google killed the best product they ever had | Sidebean

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Google killed the best product they ever had Try ChartMogul and get $50/month in credits for 12 months. Or use it for free if your company has less than $10K in MRR ► https://youtube.slidebean.com/chartmogul-inbox We don't just make videos. We help startups present to investors! ► https://youtube.slidebean.com/Inbox #startups #Slidebean #Google This one kind of hurts. I liked Google Inbox. Many people did, and most reviews were positive to prove it. There was also a general outcry when it shut down. It almost got me to enjoy email altogether. And then, of course, Google turned it off. Back to square one, to traditional and burdensome email. If you think the Gmail app is friendly enough these days, just know that it is largely thanks to Inbox. Features like snoozing messages, auto-generated bundles, or the somewhat creepy but helpful suggestions of smart replies; were first implemented on the Inbox app. And, somehow, they felt more organic and fresher than now on Gmail. So, let's remember yet another addition to Google's prolific list of deceased projects and companies. One that was good and ultimately got sacrificed to make Gmail what it is today. Welcome to Company Forensics. 0:00 Google Inbox - Intro 0:46 Google Inbox - Reinventing the wheel 2:08 Google Inbox - A breath of fresh email 3:47 Google Inbox - The magic of snooze 6:03 Google Inbox - Goodbye Cool Email -- Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere https://instagram.com/caya_here Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes. Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain. Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. --------------- ------------ Keywords: technology news, tech society, tech documentary, tech analysis, tech industry, tech entrepreneurship, business innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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