Thunderbird Present On Android In Beta First Version

Thunderbird, now comes for Android devices. (photo: x @lopeezunwired)

Jakarta Mozilla has finally launched the first beta version of their popular email client, Thunderbird, for Android devices. After two years since it was announced that the app will be on the Android platform, users can now start testing and feeling the features offered by Thunderbird on their mobile devices.

Thunderbird itself was first released in 2003 as a standalone email app developed from Mozilla Suite. However, after Mozilla acquired an email client K-9 Mail, Thunderbird's development for Android became clearer. For K-9 Mail users, Mozilla provides a transfer feature that allows email account transfer to Thunderbird without needing to re-enter or perform complex configurations.

Thunderbird Main Feature for Android

This app offers a variety of features that make it easier for users to manage emails. Among them is the ability to add email accounts automatically by simply entering email addresses and passwords. However, for users who need more specific settings, Thunderbird also supports manual configurations that allow users to set the details of the server as needed.

Users can easily read, take new messages, and switch between multiple email accounts quickly. This application also supports message organization by moving them to a certain folder. Push notifications are available for new incoming messages, so users can always receive the latest information without the need to open the app regularly.

In addition, Thunderbird for Android is also equipped with a feature for editing drafts, writing and sending new messages, as well as performing other general actions such as replying, forwarding, and deleting emails. All the features commonly found in desktop email clients are now available on this mobile app, making the user experience more efficient and comfortable.

Release Schedule And Roadmap

Mozilla has released a complete schedule for Thunderbird development on Android:

Although this beta is still in the testing phase, Mozilla plans to bring additional features in the future, such as the ability to move information from the desktop version of Thunderbird to a mobile device. This feature will allow users to sync email and other data between devices, making the experience of using Thunderbird more integrated.

For users interested in trying this app, Thunderbird Beta can be downloaded via the Google Play Store. For users who want to always get the latest update, Mozilla also provides a more up-to-date version through the release page on GitHub.

With Thunderbird on Android, Mozilla hopes to expand the reach of their email clients to more users, while continuing to offer reliable and secure email services.