Google have launched their "universal database" service, called Google Base. The service is semi-open now. I am yet to be able to access it, but according to people that can use it, this is what Google promise:
Google Base is Google’s database into which you can add all types of content. We’ll host your content and […]

Gmail has really changed its name to "Google Mail" officially - but only to the users in the UK.
Even the logo has to be changed: vs.
In addition, all new signups from the UK will be assigned "@googlemail.com" addresses. Although existing accounts will be able to use either domain for now. […]

Because of a new law suit, Gmail might not be able to keep using the name Gmail.
This is an old news, and Google have already done something to “unload” the name. The changes have been done quietly that the general public may not notice, but not to us developer. For example, because of its change […]

Gmail has further extended its support in other languages. Now you can check your spelling in, not just English, but also French, German, Italian, Dutch, etc.
Unfortunately, no “word checking” for Chinese at this moment.

Since sourcefore have fixed the SQL performance issue, I have moved the official site back to gmail-lite.sourceforge.net.