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Gmail for iOS Updated With All-New Look, Instant Search, Undo Send, and Swipe to Archive

Monday November 7, 2016 6:42 AM PST by Joe Rossignol

Gmail for iOS received a major update today with a brand new look, improved search with instant results and spelling suggestions, Undo Send for retracting accidental emails, and swipe to archive functionality for easier inbox management.

The app now more closely resembles Inbox by Gmail and Gmail for Android with a Material Design makeover, including an all-new pop-out side menu with a splash of color. Meanwhile, the new features should result in a faster experience for iPhone users.

Previous design (left) vs. new design (right)

Gmail is available as a free download on the App Store [Direct Link] for iPhone and iPad. The app is now at version 5.0.3.

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Top Rated Comments

APlotdevice

121 months ago

I wish they'd just bring back push compatibility. I don't want multiple email clients on my phone.

Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)

alexgowers

121 months ago

I'm not saying iOS mail app is perfect but i just don't get google doing an app for iOS and then making it worse than the stock option. So many missing things.

Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)

mojomaniak

121 months ago

Much better performance and sleek look ... now my Google Inbox and GMail app look like they're related.

Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Nozuka

121 months ago

Still no 3D Touch or Widget support :(

Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)

jetho

121 months ago

Good to see that Google is still completely ignoring iOS design guidelines. At least now I don't have to bother to try out the new version.

Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)

mikeruoc

121 months ago

Still very basic. Sad

Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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