Thunderbird for Android / K-9 Mail: January 2024 Progress Report

https://blog.thunderbird.net/2024/02/thunderbird-for-android-k-9-mail-january-2024-progress-report/

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fpslem@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 2y

I've used K-9 for years, but I'm rather looking forward to tapping on a Thunderbird icon.

NamelessGO@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 2y (4 replies)

Thought Thunderbird didn't have an Android client, always knew about K-9, but never connected the dots /facepalm

fpslem@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)

It was only in 2022 that they decided to merge the projects, and there hasn't been much on its face to show for it, but I gather that the back-end and behind-the-scenes work will eventually get it to the point that MZLA Corp will feel comfortable giving it the Thunderbird name.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/06/email-client-k-9-mail-will-become-thunderbird-for-android/

bigMouthCommie@mastodon.social · 4 pts · 2y

it is due this year

buzz86us@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y (1 reply)

I just hope this doesn't add bloat or I'll go back to bluemail.. To me the point of K9 Mail is that it is a small simple app that does what I need without ads and nonsense.

LunchEnjoyer@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y

Thunderbird is not exactly known for its bloat or ads, so doubt this would happen.

LunchEnjoyer@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y

This is truly just great! I use both and it makes perfect sense to bring the expertise from K-9 folks over instead of making a new app from scratch!