MY phone just updated and I can't stand the "mail" app update.

Yes, you can:

• Open the mail app and tap the circle at the top right with 3 dots in it. Tap List View.
• Next if you don't like the Contact Photos next to your mail, open the Settings App, then scan all the way to bottom of the page and tap Apps. Then look for Mail and tap that, then find turn off Show Contact Photos.

LoRaeMe wrote:

Thanks. Ya I had selected "list" but it was still really annoying the way it's laid out. Thanks for showing how to get the pictures off. I guess someone at apple was needing to look like they were working so came up with an annoying mail layout. Thanks for your help.

You're welcome. I'm sure there are some who actually appreciate the new mail layout. I actually know some who do. Others, not so much. But we have the option to use it or not use it.