Universal Gmail app

[Macintosh1984]

Hi,

I have a Gmail mail account set via the native iOS 13 client, would you recommend to install the Gmail app to manage it? If yes, why?

 

[djs71a]

I have the gmail app. Primarily for push notifications and to be able to add labels to emails.

 

[Macintosh1984]

So you would advise me to use it. Of course push notifications are a good reason, so as soon as I get a message, I immediately get the signal, which is not possible with the iOS client.

Is the battery consumption high?

 

[MisterSavage]

Besides labels the Gmail app is much easier/faster for searching for really old emails.

 

[Macintosh1984]

You convinced me, thanks!

 

[djs71a]

So you would advise me to use it. Of course push notifications are a good reason, so as soon as I get a message, I immediately get the signal, which is not possible with the iOS client.

Is the battery consumption high?

I haven't noticed battery consumption being a problem with the gmail app. Note, if you install it, I would turn off notifications on the default Mail app for your Google account. That way you won't get double notifications.