Gmail v4.5 for Android starts rolling out, brings Slide-out Navigation and new Inbox


Google has started rolling out the Gmail v4.5 update for Android. Google announced a new update for Gmail app for Android, iPhone and iPad last week. The new update brings new Inbox with tabs and categories such as Social, Promotions, Updates and Forums, slide-out navigation and lots more new features. Now there is a separate section for action confirmations in the settings. Now there is a pull to refresh option removing the refresh button and the compose and search buttons have moved to the top.

New features in Gmail for Android v4.5

  • New Slide-out Navigation
  • The new inbox organizes email into five optional tabs: primary, social, promotions, updates and forums.
  • Customize the tabs by moving emails into different tabs with easy drag and drop gesture.
  • Swipe Down to refresh
  • Empty trash and Spam completely in one-click

The update would roll out for Android devices (Android 4.0 and later) gradually over the few weeks, but you can get the the APK from the link below and side load it on your device. No details when the iPhone and iPad would get the update.

Download Gmail v4.5 (Free) – Android (APK)

Via: Android Police


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