For all of you Gmail and Google Apps users with iOS devices (iPhones and iPads) Google has released their iOS app. Click here to download. Technically, Google released the app 2 weeks ago but immediately pulled it out of the App Store due to bugs.
I have played with the app tonight and although it’s stable, it’s not super useful (yet). I think the interface is better than the web app and the search in your email is fantastic.
However, it isn’t perfect. First off, it doesn’t support multiple accounts. This may not affect everyone but for those who have more than one Gmail or Google Apps email, this is a pretty big deal. Also the app doesn’t support banner notifications. Another pretty big deal for those who now rely on banner notifications to get a quick snapshot of what you need to know.
So far I’m going to keep it. Although I’m not so sure I’m ready to give up native iOS Mail app just yet.
Well those two negative items are both pretty much deal killers for me.
They definitely aren’t very important features to those who use it.
Another thing that I’ve noticed is that none of my labs are available either. Like the signature tweaks that places the signature above the original email