Message counter inaccurate

The message counter for the gmail app on iPhone 8 is incorrect, and impossible to reset. The only way to not see an incorrect number is to turn off badge notifications for gmail, which is stupid.

What’s more frustrating is that from reading forums and the like, it seems that this is a gmail problem for iPhone that has existed for a very long time, yet google and Apple can’t seem to get it resolved. How is it possible that these two immense companies, with endless resources and the most advanced tech teams, can’t get this fundamental and basic issue resolved?

Astonishing.

JMorreale about Gmail - Email by Google, v5.0.180122