Gmail app for iPhone, iPad gets multiple accounts, infinite scrolling + more

Google is out with a new-look app for iOS, Gmail. Gmail 2.0 for iPhone and iPad is available as of Tuesday with several new features that will make a lot of heavy mobile Gmail app users very happy.

The big new feature is multiple accounts: with the update users can easily switch between up to five accounts within the app. It’s also now employing autocomplete, in both the search function and with contact names.

Other improvements include: sending and receiving attachments within the app; the ability to archive, label, star, delete and report spam; read email as threaded conversations; see profile pictures in those conversations; and respond to Google Calendar invites and Google+ posts.

Google also says it’s given the app and interface a little makeover, with new visual designs, animations and infinite scrolling within message lists.


GigaOM