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Google updated its universal iOS app today with a couple of noteworthy improvements including smoother animations and scrolling on the iPhone and iPod touch. It also features the ability to save picture attachments to the iOS photo library by tapping and holding an image as well as the usual bug fixes.

What’s New in Version 1.3

– Smoother animation and scrolling on iPhone and iPod touch. – Save picture attachments to your photo library. Touch and hold an image to save it. – Bug Fixes

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