Google has released Gmail 4.3 update for the Android users

On March 19^th Google released an update for the Android devices. These improvements are made to specifically address the speed of email handling. The changes were made so that the users can save time with the most frequently used actions like replying, archiving and searching. Google have also mentioned that the users might have to get used to the new features whereas the updates should eventually be able to improve user’s experience and make it easier for the consumers.

In this latest release, Google has added direct actions in the notifications. Users are now enabled to reply messages, archive it, or can delete emails straight from the notifications. Users are also facilitated to search messages directly from the notification. The company suggested changing the mail setting to limit the amount of push notifications being received.

Google stated “You can combine this with existing notification features like the ability to customize which messages you receive notifications for and set up different sounds for individual labels. So if you filter and label all the messages from your mom, you could set a ringtone to let you know you received a new mail from her and then quickly reply (because we know what can happen when you ignore your mother!)”

The update requires Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) which can be downloaded from Google Play.

Users who are not on the latest version of Android have also received some minor updates. The Gmail app has received search improvements in Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) and above. Furthermore, Google says the app also includes “better search suggestions,” although it wouldn’t specify exactly what it has changed or added. Users using Froyo or Gingerbread which more than 50 percent of Android users still are; have received performance improvements. As for other new features, the user won’t be able to take advantage until third-party app developers decide to leverage the newly added Labels API.

Here are the Gmail version 4.3 features for numerous Android versions:

Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and above: Reply, archive or delete emails directly from notifications, doesn’t require to open the application.

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and above: Faster search, even when offline. It also includes numerous bug fixes and performance improvements.

Android 2.2 and above: New Labels API for 3rd-party app developers as well as performance improvements.

Google’s Gmail update will bring numerous possibilities to Android Mobile Application Development. For Android 2.2 developers will be creating third party apps to avail features to older Android versions.