can i make a group email list so i can email several people at once

Create a new group in Address Book. Drag the desired contacts from the contacts list into the new group. When you email just enter the name of the group.

I don't know that you can create groups on the iPhone itself, but it's not the same as making a new contact. Groups are separately maintained.

Please Get the iPhone User Manual for iOS 5 might be helpful.

You can use the app mailshot pro. I use it and it does a good job. There is a free version that let's you see if it's want you're looking for.

Hank

Here is a link to our MailShot Pro app, which leftyapple2 was kind enough to mention (Thanks). MailShot Pro in App Store

MailShot creates a special contact for your group that enables most of the apps on your device to send group email, including the Mail app itself. Just add the contact to the "To" or "Bcc" line of your email using the blue + button

Any questions or problems, please get in touch with our support email on "support at solubleapps.com", we are always happy to help.

Peter

SolubleApps

Disclosure: we are the developers of MailShot Pro and may benefit from its sale.

@will728

What you are describing is trying to send an email to a group, which the iPhone and iPad can't do natively.

if you create a contact in MailShot, you will find it available in the list of contacts, (not on the Groups page) it looks like a regular contact to apps like Mail

Drop us a line at "support at solubleapps.com" if you need more help.

Hope this helps

Peter

Solubleapps.com