As of yesterday, Google announced that Android’s Gmail app has hit the eject button and punched out on its own, meaning Gmail app updates aren’t tied to Android updates any more.

Gmail app on Android gets separate Gmail app updates

As always you should check out the link above for all of the 411, but here is a quick rundown of some of the new features now that the Gmail app on Android has cut its tether…

  • most important message actions will now stick to the top
  • improved message replies
  • access to quoted text (view previous message in thread)
  • updated to support Priority Inbox

For more details including required Android OS version, a QR code to scan, and availability on phones, check the Gmail blog.