GMail adds new features, XML/ATOM support.

This morning Google has begun offering new features for GMail. An upgraded Contact Manager (no easy distribution lists yet, though) allows you to easily see all conversation with each of your contacts. It now displays on a full webpage instead of the old pop-up window.

But the most intriguing new feature is the “ATOM” button/link on the left-hand column, below the labels. Click on it and you get an RSS feed for your e-mail. I’ve been unable to get it to work with bloglines – I’m assuming it has to do with login/password issues, but stay tuned as I try a different RSS reader.