The fact that email is so critical but people have allowed their web browser to take over their email workflow is bothersome. My recommendation is to try makin

The fact that email is so critical but people have allowed their web browser to take over their email workflow is bothersome. My recommendation is to try making sure background sync is enabled in your browser settings. However, it wouldn't surprise me one bit for it to be on their end. The best solution though is to work on eliminating Gmail altogether by supporting and donating to open source solutions that provide Gmail-like functionality without a web browser requirement, preferably IMAP and virtual mailboxes with labels.