They have released an optimized version of their Gmail iPhone web app, which loads 2 to 3 times faster than the previous version.
If you've been waiting for a native iPhone app for Gmail then the latest post suggests that it is very unlikely as they're are leveraging the availability of a modern browser in smartphones like iPhone rather than native iPhone app for two reasons:
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As an engineering team, we can build a single app with HTML and JavaScript, and have it "just work" across many mobile operating systems. The cost savings are substantial, not to mention the time you can re-invest in user-requested features.
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Having a web application also means we can launch products and features as soon as they're ready. And for users, the latest version of the app is always just a URL and a refresh away.
They’ve released a new version of Gmail for iPhone, which loads 2 to 3 times faster than it did in April thanks to numerous optimizations. It now takes less than 3 seconds to load.
Checkout the latest version by going to gmail.com on your iPhone and let us know if you’re happy with the performance improvements or if you would still prefer a native iPhone app.
[via Google Mobile blog]
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