Google's somewhat poorly-received Gmail app for iOS has gotten a modest update today with a number of pedestrian (but important) improvements like custom signature support, nested labels, and a new notification sound that the company says will help users better distinguish when they've got an email rolling in. The neatest feature, though, would have to be the inclusion of scribbles - you can open a blank canvas, draw with a handful of simple tools, and attach the image to your outgoing email.

Still missing are some big items like multiple account support and more thorough notification integration, but the Gmail team says that it's "continui …

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In October, MG Siegler reported that Google was developing a native Gmail app, and it turns out the rumors are true. After years of waiting, Gmail is finally available from the iOS App Store for the iPhone and iPad, offering the full label, starring, and archiving experience that's been such a hit on Android. Yes, it's got push notifications, threaded conversations, photo upload capability, full account search, Priority Inbox, searching, and integration with both your device's address book and your Google contacts. The iPad brings split screen view, though it looks like Google used the same pane view that the new Facebook iPhone app employs …

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