Gmail will no longer wait for your permission to "display images below."
Google rolled out improvements to how Gmail handles images on Thursday, specifically related to its automatic display of pictures within emails. From now on, you'll never see that pesky prompt again.
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The message was initially aimed to protect Gmail users from unknown senders who may try to compromise the security of your computer or mobile device using images.

Now, all images are checked for viruses and malware ahead of time, so it doesn't matter whether the picture came from someone you know. Google is now serving images through its own secure proxy servers, instead of directly from external host servers.
Users who still want to give Google an OK before viewing an image can select the “Ask before displaying external images” under the general tab in settings.
The update is available on the desktop version of Gmail on Thursday and will come to mobile apps in early 2014.
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Gmail users can now control the density of their inbox. Depending on your preference of white space, you choose manually between three sizes: comfortable, cozy or compact.
An overall cleaner interface could make the initial shock of a heavy unread inbox a little easier to bear.
You can now adjust the size of labels and chat areas to view more or less of each.
Labels have also been moved to the top of your inbox in tab form, making it even easier to filter your inbox according to priority.
The new gmail automatically adapts to fit any size window. As you resize the window, the inbox becomes more or less dense.
Like before, you can select themes to personalize your inbox, but now there are high definition choices available. After testing on various sized screens, there is not a hugely noticeable difference, however the images are easier on the eyes.
Emails have been redesigned, making it feel more like a conversation. The people included in the conversation can be found on the right, appearing just as they would in Gchat with their status.
As we recently noticed, there have been some changes made to Google's photo editing applications. These have been integrated with Gmail, allowing you to upload and edit a profile picture.
Taking a cue from its own search engine features, Google's search in your inbox is customizable to your content, making it easier to find what you're looking for even faster.
There is also now a filter feature in the search box, making it easy to sift through a certain time period or find an attachment
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