You are right about all UIs changing, but the OP is talking about a new version of compose that Google is testing. It removes the full screen compose page and t

You are right about all UIs changing, but the OP is talking about a new version of compose that Google is testing. It removes the full screen compose page and treats compose in a similar way to gChat conversations. http://learn.googleapps.com/new-gmail-compose/new-compose-video http://learn.googleapps.com/new-gmail-compose/new-compose-vi... The new design has messaging that says the old version of the compose page will go away. I agree with the OP. Freaking terrible news. I only want to see my inbox a few times a day. Not every time I compose. I am a fan of the new visual style, though.