Ocean’s New App Transforms Gmail with Inbox Triage, Tasks, and Smart Invites
In today’s fast-paced digital world, managing emails, tasks, and meeting invites can easily become overwhelming. Ocean, developed by BigWave Labs Inc., is aiming to change that. The company has launched a brand-new productivity app designed to bring order and efficiency to Gmail and Google Workspace users by integrating inbox triage, task management, and scheduling features—all in one place.
Streamlining the Inbox with Triage Tools
One of Ocean’s standout features is its Inbox Triage system. Instead of manually sorting through hundreds of emails, the app automatically categorizes messages into smart groups like:
- First-time senders
- Persistent pingers
- Known contacts
It even flags important emails that might have slipped into the spam folder—ensuring you never miss something critical.
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Turning Emails into Actionable Tasks
Ocean makes it effortless to convert emails into tasks. Users can create rich-formatted to-dos, set due dates, organize them into folders, and link them back to their original email threads. The app’s automatic action-item extraction is especially impressive—it scans email content to detect follow-up actions and instantly creates tasks without manual input.
Smarter Meeting Management
Scheduling meetings is often a time-consuming process, but Ocean’s Smart Invites aim to fix that. Users can:
- Share availability without revealing their full calendar
- Avoid last-minute bookings
- Send and confirm meeting proposals directly from email
- Automatically add confirmed events to their calendar
This not only saves time but also reduces back-and-forth communication.
Designed for Apple Users — Mac App Coming Soon
Ocean has been thoughtfully designed with Apple users in mind. The current version of the app is optimized for iPhone, offering a clean, intuitive interface that blends seamlessly with iOS design guidelines. It supports key iOS features like dark mode, gesture-based navigation, and iCloud backup to keep your data safe.
For professionals who work across devices, the good news is that a Mac version is already in the works. Expected to launch later this year, the Mac app will bring the same powerful triage, task, and invite features to your desktop, making it easier to handle high-volume email and scheduling tasks on a larger screen.
With iCloud sync, all your data—whether it’s categorized emails, pending tasks, or scheduled events—will stay perfectly aligned between your iPhone and Mac. This ensures a seamless workflow, whether you’re managing your inbox on the go or at your desk.
Ocean’s focus on the Apple ecosystem makes it especially appealing to users who value design consistency, speed, and cross-device productivity.
Pricing & Availability
Ocean follows a freemium model, meaning you can start using it right away without any upfront cost. The free plan includes all the core productivity features—like inbox triage, basic task management, and smart invites—making it a solid choice for casual users or those who want to test the waters before committing.
For those looking for more advanced functionality, Ocean offers a one-time paid upgrade called Ocean Blue, priced at $67 USD (regional pricing may vary). Unlike subscription-based services that charge monthly or yearly fees, Ocean Blue is non-recurring, giving you lifetime access to premium features introduced during your first year, plus all updates for 12 months.
The Ocean Blue package also includes early access to the upcoming Mac app, priority support, and exclusive productivity enhancements that are not available in the free tier.
Currently, Ocean is available for iPhone users worldwide via the App Store, with the Mac version scheduled to launch later this year. Once the desktop app is released, users will be able to enjoy a truly unified email and task management experience across devices.
Sources: Tech crunch
