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Google working on a unified messaging platform? - Pocket-lint

Google may be working to create a unified messaging client and a brand-spankin'-new notification system within its Chrome OS. Developer Francois Beaufort posted a screenshot to his Google+ showing off the notification tray. It looks to combine all of Google's service, including Google Voice, Gmail, and Google Plus, into one area for easy browsing.

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