Alessandro Castellani, Author at The Thunderbird Blog
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A monthly Thunderbird development recap in order to bring a deeper look and understanding of what our developers are working on, and the status of these efforts.| The Thunderbird Blog
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In April of this year we announced Thunderbird Pro, additional subscription services from Thunderbird meant to help you get more done with the app you already use and love. These services include a first ever email service from Thunderbird, called Thundermail. They also include Appointment, for scheduling meetings and appointments and Send, an end-to-end encrypted […] The post Thunderbird Pro August 2025 Update appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
Hello again from the Thunderbird development team! As the northern hemisphere rolls into late summer and the last of the vacation photos trickle into our chat channels, the team is balancing maintenance sprints with ongoing feature-related projects. Whether you’re basking in the sun or bundled up for a southern winter, we’ve got plenty to share […] The post Thunderbird Monthly Development Digest – July 2025 appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
Supercharge your productivity and tackle your inbox with the Getting Things Done system, labels, and Thunderbird keyboard shortcuts!| The Thunderbird Blog
We’re launching a brand new series that will highlight features and improvements with Thunderbird 141.0 – your front row ticket to Thunderbird’s monthly enhancements! (No more waiting in the wings so to speak). Learn what’s new, why it matters, and how it’ll transform your inbox experience. In March, we introduced a new monthly Release channel […] The post Monthly Release 141 Recap appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
For the past few months, we’ve been talking about our roadmaps and development and answering community questions in a video and podcast series we call “State of the Thunder.” We’ve decided, after your feedback, to also cover them in a blog, for those who don’t have time to watch or listen to the entire session. […] The post State of the Thunder: Answering Community Questions! appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
Community First Thunderbird is (and has always been) powered by the people. The project exists because of the amazing community of passionate code contributors, bug-bashers, content creators, and all-around wonderful humans who have stood behind it and worked to support and maintain it over the years. And as the Thunderbird community grows, we want to […] The post Welcoming New Faces to the Thunderbird Community Team appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
In our latest Office Hours, we're covering what's in (and out) of our latest Extended Support Release, Thunderbird 140.0 ESR "Eclipse"!| The Thunderbird Blog
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Welcome back to another update on how things are going on mobile. Thunderbird for iOS We’ve been going back and forth between database and JMAP for Thunderbird for iOS. Most of the visible work has flown into creating an initial JMAP library that we can use to access the parts that we need from Thunderbird […] The post Mobile Progress Report – June 2025 appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
The new Extended Support Release is out, Exchange Support is on by default in Daily, and Account Hub (and more) are moving forward.| The Thunderbird Blog
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Our future's so bright, we need ISO-approved shades. Find out what's shiny in our new Extended Security Release, Thunderbird 140 "Eclipse."| The Thunderbird Blog
In this month's update, we're discussing JMAP and TestFlight planning for iOS and beta and account drawer progress (and fixes) for Android.| The Thunderbird Blog
Last year, our mighty donor base generously donated a record-breaking amount to the Thunderbird project! Here's our 2022 Financial Report.| The Thunderbird Blog
Want to get the inside scoop on Thunderbird Pro and Thundermail? We're talking with the Services team for more info on our upcoming products!| The Thunderbird Blog
Confused about MZLA, Thunderbird, and Mozilla? Director Ryan Sipes is our guest to explain this as he talks about our past and future.| The Thunderbird Blog
Here is an update of what Thunderbird’s mobile community has been up to in April 2025. With a new team member, we’re getting Thunderbird for iOS out in the open and continuing to work on release feedback from Thunderbird for Android. The Team is Growing Last month we introduced Todd and Ashley to the MZLA […] The post Thunderbird for Mobile April 2025 Progress Report appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
Updates on the upcoming Extended Support Release, Calendar UI rebuild, Exchange support, Account Hub, and Global Messaging Database| The Thunderbird Blog
In this month’s Community Office Hours, we’re chatting with Vineet Deo, a Software Engineer on the Desktop team, who walks us through the new Account Hub on the Desktop app. If you want a sneak peak at this new streamlined experience, you can find it in the Daily channel now and the Beta channel towards […] The post VIDEO: The New Account Hub appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Thunderbird for Android March 2025 Progress Report. We’re keeping our community updated on everything that’s been happening in the Android team, which is quickly becoming a more general mobile team with some recent hires. In addition to team news, we’re talking about our roadmap board on GitHub. Team Changes […] The post Thunderbird for Android March 2025 Progress Report appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
Hello again Thunderbird Community! It’s been almost a year since I joined the project and I’ve recently been enjoying the most rewarding and exciting work days in recent memory. The team who works on making Thunderbird better each day is so passionate about their work and truly dedicated to solving problems for users and supporting […] The post Thunderbird Monthly Development Digest – March 2025 appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
Announcing a new Thunderbird email service called Thundermail as part of the Thunderbird Pro suite of additional services.| The Thunderbird Blog
The Office Hours Team chat with Design Manager Laurel Terlesky about moving from 28 shades of blue to the new Thunderbird Design System.| The Thunderbird Blog
Hello again Thunderbird Community! Despite the winter seeming to last forever and the world being in a state of flux, the Thunderbird team has been hard at work both in development and planning strategic projects. Here’s the latest from the team dedicated to making Thunderbird better each day: Monthly Releases are here! The concept of […] The post Thunderbird Monthly Development Digest – February 2025 appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the first Android Progress Report of 2025. We’re ready to hit the ground running improving Thunderbird for Android experience for all of our users. Our January/February update involves a look at improvements to the account drawer and folders on our roadmap, an update on Google and K-9 Mail, and explores […] The post Thunderbird for Android January/February 2025 Progress Report appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
Do you want new features in Thunderbird sooner? Learn how to switch from annual to monthly updates with the Release channel.| The Thunderbird Blog
Conversations at FOSDEM and updates on Exchange, Web Services, Account Hub, the Global Messaging Database, and in-app notifications.| The Thunderbird Blog
Latest news and updates about Thunderbird for mobile. Stay informed about upcoming app updates, new features, and improvements for Android, F-Droid and iOS.| The Thunderbird Blog
We have an exciting announcement! Starting with the 135.0 release in March 2025, the Thunderbird Desktop Release channel will be the default download. If you’re not already familiar with the Release channel, it will be a supported alternative to the ESR channel. It will provide monthly major releases instead of annual major releases. This provides […] The post Thunderbird Desktop Release Channel Will Become Default in March 2025 appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
The Office Hours Team chat with the Thunderbird Mobile Team to talk about the past and future of Thunderbird for Android development.| The Thunderbird Blog
New Exchange features land in Daily, Conversation View gets closer, the future of encryption, and a post-mortem on corruption issues.| The Thunderbird Blog
Thunderbird’s rich history comes with a complex community of contributors. We care deeply about them and want to support them in the best way possible. But how does a project effectively do just that? This article will cover a project and partnership we’ve had for most of a year with a company called Bitergia. It […] The post Open Source, Open Data: Visualizing Our Community with Bitergia appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
It’s been a while since our last update in August, and we’re glad to be back to share what’s been happening. Over the past few months, we’ve been fully focused on the Thunderbird for Android release, and now it’s time to catch you up. In this update, we’ll talk about how the launch went, the […] The post Thunderbird for Android November 2024 Progress Report appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
Thunderbird turns 20 today. Such a huge milestone invites reflection on the past and excitement for the future. For two decades, Thunderbird has been more than just an email application – it has been a steadfast companion to millions of users, offering communication, productivity, and privacy. 20 Years Ago Today… Thunderbird’s journey began in 2003, […] The post Celebrating 20 Years of Thunderbird: Independence, Innovation and Community appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
Hello Thunderbird Community! Another adventurous month is behind us, and the team has emerged victorious from a number of battles with code, quirks, bugs and performance issues. Here’s a quick summary of what’s been happening across the front and back end teams as some of the team heads into US Thanksgiving: Exchange Web Services support […] The post Thunderbird Monthly Development Digest – November 2024 appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
For the past two decades, I’ve been trying to get on Jeopardy. This is harder than answering a Final Jeopardy question in your toughest subject. Roughly a tenth of people who take the exam get invited to auditions, and only a tenth of those who make it to auditions make it to the Contestant Pool […] The post Maximize Your Day: Make Important Messages Stand Out with Filters appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
Last month we had a great chat with two members of the Thunderbird Council, our community governance body. This month, we’re looking at the relationship between Thunderbird and our parent organization, MZLA, and the broader Mozilla Foundation. We couldn’t think of a better way to do this than sitting down for a Q&A with Mark […] The post VIDEO: Q&A with Mark Surman appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
Hello again Thunderbird Community! The last few months have involved a lot of learning for me, but I have a much better appreciation (and appetite!) for the variety of challenges and opportunities ahead for our team and the broader developer community. Catch up with last month’s update, and here’s a quick summary of what’s been […] The post Thunderbird Monthly Development Digest: October 2024 appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
Just over two years ago, we announced our plans to bring Thunderbird to Android by taking K-9 Mail under our wing. The journey took a little longer than we had originally anticipated and there was a lot to learn along the way, but the wait is finally over! For all of you who have ever […] The post Thunderbird for Android 8.0 Takes Flight appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
For me, staying on top of my inbox has always seemed like an unattainable goal. I’m not an organized person by nature. Periodic and severe email anxiety (thanks, grad school!) often meant my inbox was in the quadruple digits (!). Lately, something’s shifted. Maybe it’s working here, where people care a lot about making email […] The post Maximize Your Day: Focus Your Inbox with ‘Grouped by Sort’ appeared first on The Thunderbird Blog.| The Thunderbird Blog
In our second community contributor highlight, we talk to Toad Hall, one of our most dedicated Mozilla Support (SUMO) contributors.| The Thunderbird Blog
We're here with updates on Exchange (!), the account hub, conversation view, cross-device import, dealing with OAuth changes, and more| The Thunderbird Blog
Let's dive into the details with the Thunderbird Annual Report 2023-2024 to see how we've grown and what we've accomplished in the past year.| The Thunderbird Blog
The wait is over! Download and learn how to help us test the Thunderbird for Android beta for the upcoming regular release.| The Thunderbird Blog
Thunderbird for Android is coming soon! Discover all the ways to contribute and to make a difference from day one!| The Thunderbird Blog
The Thunderbird Office Hours Team chat with two members of the Thunderbird Council who explain what they do and how to get involved.| The Thunderbird Blog
Thunderbird has a world of Add-ons that can help increase your productivity. Learn more about some of our community's favorites.| The Thunderbird Blog
Dealing with spam is a headache, but Thunderbird can help. Learn all about how Thunderbird's spam filters work and how to fine tune them.| The Thunderbird Blog
We show off our Material 3 progress, update you on feature modules, ask for documentation help, and get closer to Thunderbird for Android.| The Thunderbird Blog
Helpful tips, detailed guides, and best practices to make the most out of your Thunderbird experience. Explore our expert advice and tutorials to enhance your productivity and master all that Thunderbird has to offer.| The Thunderbird Blog
What is the difference between a mail client and using webmail?| The Thunderbird Blog
In this month's Thunderbird Development Digest, Alex shares updates on Rustification, our Exchange progress, database and Calendar news.| The Thunderbird Blog
Thunderbird has a new project under its wing: Appointment. Learn all about our approach to appointment scheduling, and try it yourself.| The Thunderbird Blog
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We asked Jon Hicks, creator of the original Firefox and Thunderbird logos, to re-imagine his iconic design in light of our exciting future.| The Thunderbird Blog
"Why does Thunderbird look so old, and why does it take so long to change?" Let's answer that burning question with some important history.| The Thunderbird Blog
In this first of a two-part series, the Thunderbird Team discusses how to get involved with providing Thunderbird support.| The Thunderbird Blog
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News and updates around product features, software releases, user experience updates, and other exciting changes from Thunderbird.| The Thunderbird Blog
Learn about our contributors, stay updated on the conferences and events we attend, and discover the different initiatives we’re working on. Find fun and engaging content about what’s happening around Thunderbird and its vibrant community.| The Thunderbird Blog
Templates are a simple but powerful tool to reclaim your time and focus, and Thunderbird makes it easy to create and use them. Find out how!| The Thunderbird Blog
Last month in Denver, Thunderbird literally took center stage at GUADEC 2024 with a dynamic keynote from our own Ryan Sipes.| The Thunderbird Blog
In this month's Thunderbird Development Digest, Alex shares updates on a 25-year-old bug, the Linux system tray, Exchange support, and more.| The Thunderbird Blog
Meet Sol, one of the creative minds behind Mozilla Thunderbird’s user experience and interface design -- specifically our new Cards View.| The Thunderbird Blog
In this first of a two-part series, the Thunderbird Team discusses how to get involved with Mozilla Support's Knowledge Base (KB) articles.| The Thunderbird Blog
A new mobile team member, more progress on Material 3, targeting Android 14, and more in June's monthly Thunderbird for Android report.| The Thunderbird Blog
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Latest news and insights about Thunderbird development, including updates on code changes, new features, and other technical discussions.| The Thunderbird Blog
Thunderbird 128 "Nebula" ushers in significant improvements to our code, stability, and overall user experience. Find out what's new inside!| The Thunderbird Blog
ESR is almost here! In the new Thunderbird Development Digest: Account colors, Mozilla Sync, and the Thunderbird 128 beta.| The Thunderbird Blog
Drowning in email? Reclaim your time and transform your inbox into a productivity powerhouse with this refreshing email management tip.| The Thunderbird Blog
Wayne and Daniel shed light on Thunderbird's build and release process, run through an informative presentation, and treat us to a live demo.| The Thunderbird Blog
In our very first Thunderbird contributor highlight, we shine a spotlight on Arthur, one of our amazing community volunteers.| The Thunderbird Blog
Material 3 improvements, better developer documentation, and more in our May 2024 progress report for K-9 Mail / Thunderbird for Android.| The Thunderbird Blog
A new stable release, Android 14 compatibility, Material 3, and a contributor spotlight in today's K-9 Mail / Thunderbird for Android update.| The Thunderbird Blog
In the new Thunderbird Development Digest: Linux tray support, custom account colors, Exchange support, and more.| The Thunderbird Blog
Learn the basics to time blocking with the Thunderbird Calendar to make the most of your precious resource: your time!| The Thunderbird Blog
Thunderbird turns 20 this year, and our website is getting a much needed refresh as our gift. Check out the new look and ease of use.| The Thunderbird Blog
Sr. Software Engineer John Bieling joins us to talk about Thunderbird Add-ons in the February Thunderbird Community Office Hours! Learn about what they can do and how to get involved.| The Thunderbird Blog
We're listening, and we're learning from your feedback. Here's where Thunderbird succeeded in 2023, and the lessons we learned along the way.| The Thunderbird Blog
Alex Castellani, Director of Product Engineering, kicks off a monthly Thunderbird development update to highlight what we're working on.| The Thunderbird Blog
WHY was Thunderbird 115 called "Supernova?" What caused the press to declare Thunderbird dead back in 2012? And how did we turn the ship around? Ryan Sipes answers these questions and much more in his personal recollection of Thunderbird's history.| The Thunderbird Blog
With new sightings of ransomware masquerading as Thunderbird, let's review the trusted sources for Thunderbird downloads and installations.| The Thunderbird Blog
Join us for useful tips and tricks to make your daily remote work more enjoyable and productive. Plus: An inside look at Thunderbird Send!| The Thunderbird Blog
During August 2023, we managed to reach a significant Thunderbird for Android milestone: the beta release of our new account setup interface!| The Thunderbird Blog
The ThunderCast podcast crew talks about Mozilla building tools for the good of humanity, the state of the internet, & our perceptions of AI.| The Thunderbird Blog
Monthly community office hours are back! Learn how and when you can meet with us to share your feedback and ask questions.| The Thunderbird Blog
Momentum on the New Account Setup, some Material 3 experiments, and more in this month's Thunderbird for Android progress report.| The Thunderbird Blog
Get the new "Supernova" look! Here's a step-by-step guide on activating Vertical Layout, Cards View, and Tags Mode in Thunderbird 115.| The Thunderbird Blog
Our July was so busy we didn’t find time to write up June's Thunderbird for Android progress report. A late report is better than no report!| The Thunderbird Blog
