SaaS Updates for July 12, 2016

Google extended the Gmail API with new endpoints for managing settings, and DocuSign released several new updates for its DocuSign app for iOS. HipChat introduced “fun-loving and wise” Sassy Bot, and Freshdesk launched the Freshdesk Developer Portal.

Gmail API: New Endpoints for Settings – If you’ve been pining for a way to update your users’ email signatures with a different inspirational quote each day or enable “Out of Office” auto-replies when their calendars are marked as busy, then you’re in luck. The Google team is extending the Gmail API with new endpoints for managing settings.

Say Hello to the New DocuSign for iOS – The DocuSign team has some exciting new updates to share with you today about the DocuSign app for iOS. With our latest release, we’ve added 3D Touch support, specifically Peek and Pop, which allows you to quickly take action right from the app icon on your home screen. Sign, remind, and more just by pressing down on the DocuSign app icon.

Meet Sassy Bot: Sassy Knows (Allthethings) – From the HipChat blog: Fun-loving and wise, Sassy Bot has the Internet at its disposal and isn’t afraid to use it. With a simple slash command, Sassy will retrieve images, .gifs, maps, videos, weather, and more. Armed with knowledge and a sense of humor, your team will be sure to have a laugh with this witty character.

Introducing the Freshdesk Developer Portal – The Freshdesk SDK is a robust, versatile toolkit that will give you access to all the resources, commands and the freedom needed to build apps that augment Freshdesk’s powerful support capabilities. With the SDK, Freshdesk is now flexible enough for you to make tweaks to your helpdesk and make it fit your workflow better. Expanding the horizons on your use of Freshdesk and improving efficiency is now possible without much effort or investment.