Transitioning from K-9 Mail to Thunderbird for Android
Drei Fragen und Antworten: Technischer Wandel – von der K-9- zur Thunderbird-App 🔗
The transition from K-9 Mail to Thunderbird for Android has been a two-year process, led by Philipp Kewisch and his team at MZLA, a Mozilla subsidiary. Although users expected a quick upgrade due to the existing K-9 Mail foundation, the project faced numerous challenges, including feature selection and maintaining compatibility with the evolving Android ecosystem. The team has worked hard to implement user feedback and improve the app, which is set for its initial release in October 2024. Future plans include enhancing user experience, developing new features, and expanding services like the Thunderbird Appointment scheduler, while also looking to introduce an iOS version by 2025.
What were the main challenges in developing Thunderbird for Android?
The main challenges included selecting the right features, keeping up with the fast-paced Android ecosystem, and ensuring compatibility with new Android requirements while managing a limited development team.
What future plans does the Thunderbird team have?
The team plans to address user feedback, improve email organization, integrate additional services like the Thunderbird Appointment, and expand their offerings to iOS by 2025.
How does the Thunderbird team plan to support both Thunderbird and K-9 Mail?
They aim to maintain a shared codebase for both apps, allowing for simultaneous updates and ensuring users benefit from improvements made in either application.