Thunderbird for iOS

	Thunderbird for iOS(blog.thunderbird.net)
	444 points by mjorgers 20 hours ago \| 190 comments
	tl;dr: Thunderbird is building a native iOS app from scratch (rather than reusing existing code), focusing first on core foundations like fast account setup, reliable background sync, and a clean inbox/editor. The app will include a feature flag system for community contributions, with a first version targeted for community testing in the next few months.
	HN Discussion: ↑Satisfied with existing Thunderbird/K9 mobile apps on Android, cautiously supportive of iOS effort ↓Skeptical about the need for this app since iOS Mail already works well ↓Questions why building from scratch instead of fixing/sharing existing code, and unimpressed by shown design •Requesting specific features like JMAP support, subaddressing, and editable FROM field ↑Thunderbird has valid niche where Apple Mail fails (large mailboxes, search), justifying the effort