Gmail and Google Drive has offered a near-perfect experience on sharing documents and files. However, these two apps are still widely known for their lack of integration.
Here is the good news: Recently, Google has announced an update to Gmail app on iOS that makes it easier for users to manage and share files between Google Drive and Gmail. iOS users can now view and save files on Google Drive directly from their Gmail app with “Save to Drive” and “Insert from Drive” options. Users can also now edit a file’s sharing settings within their Gmail app.
“The apps will even tell you if your file isn’t shared with the person you’re sending it to so you can change the sharing settings before you send it,” said Google software engineer, Simon Forsyth in Gmail’s official blog post.
This latest update also brings a brand new account management option for users who have multiple Gmail accounts. Those who have more than one account now can choose which accounts appear within the app while at the same time remaining signed into the account elsewhere on their device. The “Settings” menu has also been tweaked so users can swap out their profile photo from within the app. The latest version of Gmail is available in the App Store.
If you’re using an Android phone or tablet, you can get the latest version of the Gmail Android app from the Google Play Store.
