One of the only true Gmail disappointments over the years has been the service’s lack of Push support for most mobile devices. Push, the ability to have new email notifications and content pushed to a device in real time, has long been the preferred method of email delivery for mobile users. 

For several years we’ve been hoping Google would come and save us from our email-checking doldrums, but month after month, our call went unanswered…

Until today.

On this glorious Wednesday, we are very happy to report that Gmail disappointment has been vanquished.  Today is our check-for-new-mail-every-five-minutes Independence Day.  Today we put away the Prozac because… Push Gmail is now a reality!

Users of Windows Mobile Smartphones or the iPhone (running OS 3.0+) can now setup their devices for Push Gmail support.  The service requires Exchange, which both handset types support. 

For details on how to set up your Windows Mobile Smartphone with Push Gmail, click here.