I've discovered a gray icon for the "invisible" status in the Gmail chat. I'm not sure that's new but it's the first time I notice it.
Obviously, we can end the "visibility" mode with the "You are invisible. Go visible" link, without having to use the drop-down menu.
I like this feature and I also like that Gmail doesn't allow to select the "iddle" status, since the "avaible/busy/invisible" trio is enough. The "iddle" mode is automaticaly put when the browser is inactive or used from another tab (to be confirmed). |
Some screenshots:
http://bp0.blogger.com/_E0dlF4_71TI/R7_N_xmsdwI/AAAAAAAAEGU/YSFpTQSwZR0/s400/gmail-chat-invisible.png
If you are using Google Talk at the same time, then you would see this message and still be "visible": http://bp0.blogger.com/_E0dlF4_71TI/R7_QRxmsdzI/AAAAAAAAEGs/6u-8hBY0ffQ/s400/gmail-chat-invisible-oops.png |
Contrary to Live Messenger, you can stay "invisible" while chatting. Pretty cool when working with en2zhbot.talk.google.com! |
You can still chat in Live Messenger while appearing offline. Come on now. |
I use Meebo ATM, if Google sync'ed its features between the three IMs (and you could add MSN, like with AOL) then I might be tempted to switch back. |
I wonder why someone like to stay invisible and hope to see the others if they are connected or no ... cach i only need available / busy ... may it is useful for who like to play Hide & Seek online ;) |
can you be invisible using aim through gmail? |
How come this feature doesn't appear on Google Talk? :/ |
It isn't available for all GMail users, just as it always seems to be the case with new features in Google web apps. They may be still performing tests and/or it takes for the feature to be distributed across their server farms.
Anyone from Google to confirm? |
It appears to work for me now. :-) |
David: Invisibility used to be a feature when Google Talk first premiered. It was taken away shortly thereafter. |
Here's Google's blog post on this now, I'll try ask them if this will also be rolled out for the Google Talk gadget (where I currently don't see it unfortunately)...
http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/invisible-mode-is-here-for-gmail-chat.html |
Nice nod to Ionut's point there! |
Google's Jonas says: "We plan to make invisible available in all our Talk clients." |
Yesss!!! Thanks Philipp :D |
I think it is always better to discuss a topic in context with a particular build of software. My Google Talk also dont have this invisible feature so far. I am using 1.0.0.104 and which build you are talking about ? |