Sorry, but I can't mail to my group list when using the gmail app on 
iphone5. I had assumed I could, but today gave it a try and my group list 
is just not available.  Anyone know a way to send to a group list from your 
smart phone?


On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 9:15:33 PM UTC-10, coconut wrote:
>
> I think the most significant gmail app feature for me is the ability to 
> read a thread and access to my gmail address book. In the Mail iphone, your 
> replied message can only be found in the sent label. I need to follow a 
> thread and prefer opening one subject and being able to read all that has 
> been discussed on the subject. This is especially helpful when it is mailed 
> to a group and various individuals respond at different points of the 
> discussion.  It's one reason I like gmail as it helps me keep track of all 
> that was discussed, rather than searching other individual responses. I 
> also like the full gmail features of labels, archiving, and especially the 
> address book.  Transferring all my email address groups as well as 
> individuals to Mail iphone would be too time consuming. BTW, I am using 
> both apps and am a new smart phone and apple user. I am still learning and 
> not yet adept with all that can be done. 
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, September 30, 2013 3:50:39 AM UTC-10, vukko wrote:
>>
>> Hi Bob
>>
>> The Gmail app has the features of full Gmail ie. it uses Labels, has the 
>> new inbox categories, stars etc. whereas the native Mail iPhone app is 
>> simply an IMAP client. I don't believe that Apple have implemented the IMAP 
>> IDLE support yet either, this means that new email is not pushed to the 
>> client and will only arrive at the specified polling interval. Of course, 
>> if you are a paid Apps user then you can connect using Exchange ActiveSync 
>> which will push emails to you (I get emails this way on my phone faster 
>> than Outlook).
>> The Gmail app also has the ability to open other Google Apps directly 
>> from links in emails (eg. YouTube, Maps etc.)
>>
>> I use both and keep switching between, haven't decided which is better 
>> yet. Best thing to do is try both so, yes, you can use them both 
>> concurrently.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Agunat <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> I have been using iPhone built-in mail program for my Gmail address and 
>>> am thinking of switching to the Gmail app.  Would I gain any significant 
>>> features?  
>>>
>>> Also, would I still be able to view my email in the iPhone program in 
>>> addition to in the Gmail app?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance... Bob
>>>
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