Add AOL's 'You've Got Mail' Announcement to Gmail

13.08.2012
So you finally made the move from AOL to Gmail, but you're missing one beloved feature from the former: The "You've got mail" announcement that heralds the arrival of a new message.

Or maybe you're just a die-hard fan of the .

Either way, if you use Chrome to access your Gmail account, you'll appreciate this: The adds that familiar catchphrase to your inbox.

This isn't just about nostalgia, though there is certainly that aspect to it: the sound clip is exactly the same as what AOL plays (which makes me think there might be a copyright violation at work here, meaning AOL or Google might take it down at some point).

No, You've Got Gmail also serves a practical purpose: to notify you audibly when new mail arrives.

Indeed, one thing Gmail isn't great at is letting you know when, well, you've got mail. But with this you'll definitely know when a new message arrives.