Gmail for android finally fixes long-standing label organization frustration

Gmail android users rejoice: create labels directly from your phone

For years, the Gmail app has been a reliable way to read and respond to emails on the go, but it's always felt like the 'lite' version, lacking certain features. However, Google is finally checking off that box on our wish list.

Organizing your inbox just got a whole lot easier

As revealed in a new report, Gmail for Android will now allow you to create new labels directly from your device. This may not sound like a huge change, but for those of us who live and die by organized inboxes, it's a game-changer.

In the latest version of the Gmail app on Android, access this new feature by opening the side menu and looking for 'Create label,' sitting right next to your other labels. From there, simply click on that and type in the name you want your new label to be.

Deleting labels on the go

If you find yourself needing to clean things up later, you can also delete labels directly from your device by going into your settings, choosing your specific email address, and then navigating to the 'Manage labels' section to remove whatever it is you no longer require.

Why this matters for your mobile workflow

This new feature is all about parity. There was a time when using mobile apps felt like second-class citizenship compared to computers, but since mobile devices have become an extension of our primary tools, these little holes in functionality become much more glaring.

A step in the right direction for gmail users

This is one of the most frustrating holes in functionality that's existed within Gmail on mobile. I don't know how many times I've starred an email to remind myself to label it later simply because I couldn't do it right then and there.

If you don't see the 'Create label' button on your Android phone yet, don't worry - it's being rolled out gradually, so it might appear on one account before others. As for our iPhone-using friends, we're still waiting for word on when this feature is arriving for iOS.