iPhone is now more productive courtesy of Google’s new iOS application.
Rejoice, Google’s Gmail is now available on the Apple app store.
The new Gmail for iOS was re-launched by Google last week after the pulled off drama due to a bug. The new application is sporting the deeper Gmail support for iOS devices including Apple’s popular tablet PC, the iPad and also the iPod Touch, Apple’s popular music-centric device with touchscreen. It is beautiful and well-made, but, the app needs more improvements that we may not see anytime soon.
Gmail is actually the most compelling feature of Google’s Android mobile operating system, but business is business, Google needs an integrated support for other platforms especially its biggest rival, Apple. According to the latest smartphone market share data, Google is leading with more than 50% of smartphone market share here in United States, while Apple’s closed ecosystem grabbed the second spot.
Second spot means millions of users, and Gmail is a popular service. To maintain its growth, Gmail for iPhone is just one of the few strategies to attract more customers, and to maintain strong connection with the current users. The new Gmail for iPhone and iPad clearly shows the future of Google and its strategy to dominate the mobile market that will surely give Microsoft a hard time.
I tested the new Gmail app for iOS using the new iPhone 4S, Apple’s latest and greatest smartphone yet. The app is very sturdy, no bug/s whatsoever, and working as advertised, however, some improvements are still needed. One of the most requested is multiple accounts support. The native Mail application of iOS is offering the feature, but the Gmail application is better because it is from Google (standing ovation while clapping), and it also supports Gmail for business which is the account that we use (example: @popherald.com).
Users also expressed their sentiment on the application’s iTunes review page. One user wrote, “This is not a true native app. It’s just the Safari web app wrapped in something that can receive push notifications. The buttons, animations, etc. all look like sluggish html 5.” Another one added, “I’m glad to hear some of the new features coming, but this still isn’t an iPhone app. ‘Enhanced browsing experience.’”
Google’s Gmail for Android is arguably more powerful than the iOS version largely due to the platform’s more open ecosystem, plus, Google is the company behind the OS, and we may not see other features on the iOS because of competition.
According to Google’s Gmail team, they will continue to add more features and other improvements. Gmai’s Matthew Izatt said, “We’re just getting started with the Gmail app for iOS and will be iterating rapidly to bring you more features, including all the ones listed above plus many more.”
According to the latest data, Gmail is growing fast and now cutting the share of other/older email services like AOL, Yahoo and Live Hotmail.
Google’s Gmail will continue to grow courtesy of Android. For starters, new Android devices require Gmail or Google accounts. Based on the latest data provided by Google, Android devices that have been activated has doubled in just six months.
This report was originally posted on PopHerald.com as Gmail app on my iPhone 4S, under Gadgets and Mobile Category.
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Rejoice, Google’s Gmail is now available on the Apple app store.
The new Gmail for iOS was re-launched by Google last week after the pulled off drama due to a bug. The new application is sporting the deeper Gmail support for iOS devices including Apple’s popular tablet PC, the iPad and also the iPod Touch, Apple’s popular music-centric device with touchscreen. It is beautiful and well-made, but, the app needs more improvements that we may not see anytime soon.
Gmail is actually the most compelling feature of Google’s Android mobile operating system, but business is business, Google needs an integrated support for other platforms especially its biggest rival, Apple. According to the latest smartphone market share data, Google is leading with more than 50% of smartphone market share here in United States, while Apple’s closed ecosystem grabbed the second spot.
Second spot means millions of users, and Gmail is a popular service. To maintain its growth, Gmail for iPhone is just one of the few strategies to attract more customers, and to maintain strong connection with the current users. The new Gmail for iPhone and iPad clearly shows the future of Google and its strategy to dominate the mobile market that will surely give Microsoft a hard time.
I tested the new Gmail app for iOS using the new iPhone 4S, Apple’s latest and greatest smartphone yet. The app is very sturdy, no bug/s whatsoever, and working as advertised, however, some improvements are still needed. One of the most requested is multiple accounts support. The native Mail application of iOS is offering the feature, but the Gmail application is better because it is from Google (standing ovation while clapping), and it also supports Gmail for business which is the account that we use (example: @popherald.com).
Users also expressed their sentiment on the application’s iTunes review page. One user wrote, “This is not a true native app. It’s just the Safari web app wrapped in something that can receive push notifications. The buttons, animations, etc. all look like sluggish html 5.” Another one added, “I’m glad to hear some of the new features coming, but this still isn’t an iPhone app. ‘Enhanced browsing experience.’”
Google’s Gmail for Android is arguably more powerful than the iOS version largely due to the platform’s more open ecosystem, plus, Google is the company behind the OS, and we may not see other features on the iOS because of competition.
According to Google’s Gmail team, they will continue to add more features and other improvements. Gmai’s Matthew Izatt said, “We’re just getting started with the Gmail app for iOS and will be iterating rapidly to bring you more features, including all the ones listed above plus many more.”
According to the latest data, Gmail is growing fast and now cutting the share of other/older email services like AOL, Yahoo and Live Hotmail.
Google’s Gmail will continue to grow courtesy of Android. For starters, new Android devices require Gmail or Google accounts. Based on the latest data provided by Google, Android devices that have been activated has doubled in just six months.
This report was originally posted on PopHerald.com as Gmail app on my iPhone 4S, under Gadgets and Mobile Category.
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