Google rolled out an update to Gmail’s iOS app Wednesday that added background refresh and a simpler sign-in process.
With the update, Gmail now loads messages in the background so users can view new emails the second they get a push notification. Previously, users would have to wait for new messages load after launching the app.
“The app now fully supports background app refresh, which means your Gmail messages will be pre-fetched and synced so they’re right there when you open the app,” Google said in a blog post announcing the update.
iOS 7 users can get the latest changes by updating the Gmail app and enabling background app refresh in their iPhone’s settings and allowing push notifications from Gmail.
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