<p>I, like many others, was hesitant when I heard Google was releasing yet another feature aimed at helping readers sort important mail from the rest. I actually held off for almost two weeks after the feature was released before strongly considering enabling it in my account, which was very unlike me.</p><p>Before I continue, if you haven't already enabled the new Gmail inbox and aren't sure how, you can do so by clicking "configure inbox" in the settings drop down menu just above your list of email messages. Don't worry, you can always switch back to your normal set up if you don't like it and you don't have to delete any of your existing filters if you'd rather not.</p><p>So what is the new Gmail and how does it work?</p><p>The new Gmail adds up to five new tabs above your inbox that automagically categorize your email based on five categories of email:</p><p><a href="http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/06/24/i-deleted-all-256-of-my-filters-and-tried-gmails-new-inbox-the-impact-was-dramatic-and-immediate/">Keep reading...</a></p>