Google updates Gmail for iOS to fit larger screen on Apple iPhone 5

Screenshot of Gmail for iOS

Screenshot of Gmail for iOS

With the new,larger 4 inch screen on the Apple iPhone 5 comes a number of changes that must be made for apps to accommodate the larger real estate on the display. We recently saw video streaming service Netflix offer such an update and now it is Apple's arch rival Google optimizing an app for the Apple iPhone 5. 

Those Apple iPhone 5 users who love Gmail will be happy to hear that it has been updated for the 4 inch display. The update is available right now at the Apple App Store. Not only does it let you read and write using the highly regarded service, and also allows for push notification of new mail.

Yes, there are many iOS users who prefer Gmail over the native mail application on iOS devices. The app now also supports CardDev, an open protocol for contact syncing. With this new service you can edit, add, and remove contacts from your device and keep them in sync everywhere you use them.