The Gmail app for iOS devices is receiving an update today to version 5.0.180921 with optimizations for iOS 12, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max devices. The update changelog also mentions “Enable keyboard shortcuts for iPad devices,” but that has been around for a while.

Anyway, if you noticed the graphical glitch on your new iPhone XS Max while using Gmail, this update fixes the problem. Also for iOS 12 running devices, the Gmail app now automatically groups notifications by account.

Below is full changelog for the Gmail app version 5.0.180921:

This release brings enhancements that help you get more out of your inbox:
• Now optimized for iOS 12 and iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max devices
• Get notifications grouped by account automatically
• Enable keyboard shortcuts for iPad devices
• Open Microsoft Office files without receiving an error message

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The article has been updated to reflect keyboard shortcuts for Gmail has been available for iPad for a long time.