Gift from Gmail team

Announcement comes fro Official Gmail Blog.

Catch up with distant friends and family with Gmail voice and video chat, or send them a text message with SMS chat.

When you're having trouble putting your feelings into words, try an emoticon. (There's nothing quite like a virtual emoticon hug...)

Pick a Gmail theme and spice up your inbox.

Turn on Tasks and keep track of your holiday shopping.

See your calendar, documents, and email all at once with Calendar and Docs gadgets.

Get a new, faster Gmail app on your mobile phone.

Use Mail Goggles to avoid sending out that embarrassing email after the company holiday party.

Send in your self-addressed stamped envelope and get yourself some Gmail stickers.

And there's more in Gmail Labs – forgotten attachment detector, superstars, and advanced IMAP controls – check out all the new stuff in the Labs tab under Settings.

News Source: Official Gmail Blog