It appears that Google is working on integrating IMAP into Gmail. Download Squad reader
eD! Thomas sent in a tip letting us know he came across the new IMAP setting while snooping around Gmail. However, it is only appearing in select few Gmail and Google Apps for domains accounts at the moment.
When we checked Gmail Help database this evening, Gmail had said that they support POP, but
not IMAP. Then a few minutes later, that doc was gone, and a stack of
IMAP related help docs were up. The new pages explain how to integrate the new mail feature. It's as easy as setting up POP, but with huge benefits.
Read full story...
More...