Gmail for iOS update brings new look, full-screen compose for iPad

Google updates its Gmail iOS app to feature a more iOS 7-friendly look plus more features for iPad version. The navigation bar for the iPad has been slimmed down and allows users to switch between accounts while in landscape view. iPad Gmail users can also have full-screen Compose windows in portrait.

The iPhone app has also been redesigned a bit but the bulk of the user interface changes were done to the iPad app.

Save attachments directly to Google Drive from Gmail

Aside from adding new quick action buttons, Google has also introduced the ability to save email attachments right into your Drive account without having to leave Gmail. You could preview attachments before but now this integration lets you transfer files without the need to download documents, photos, and the like to your PC. You can only access this feature using Gmail native app and it will be available to Gmail users starting next week.

Gmail adds more quick action buttons

Google’s Gmail service has added more functionality to the email app with more quick-action buttons that appear beside the email subject line. Dropbox folder and Google Docs can be accessed through quick actions; Seamless users can rate and review restaurants by clicking the review button; YouTube and Vimeo videos can be opened through the view video button; and OpenTable lets you edit your dinner reservation through your inbox.

Apple Mavericks update fixes Gmail bugs

If you have been suffering from Gmail-related issues after you to OS X Mavericks, Apple has released an update to get rid of the bloated inbox issues, inability to manage mailbox, and inaccurate number of unread messages. The new release said they remedied an issue "that prevents deleting, moving, and archiving messages for users with custom Gmail settings" as well as the wrong unread count.

Source: Engadget