Mailbird
| Developer(s) | Mailbird |
|---|---|
| Initial release | April 1, 2013 |
| Stable release | 2.3.4
/ April 5, 2016 |
| Written in | WPF and C# |
| Operating system | Windows 7 and later |
| Platform | .NET Framework |
| Standard(s) | IMAP, POP3 |
| Type | Email client |
| License | Freemium |
| Website | www |
Mailbird is a desktop email client for Windows 7, 8 and 10, inspired by the Sparrow email client for OS X.[1][2]
It was awarded Best Windows Email Software Program in 2015, and 2014 by IT World[3] and in 2013 by PC World[4] and the email software program differentiates itself from other email clients like Thunderbird, Outlook and Windows Live Mail especially by having a simple design, focusing on speed and offering a platform for email productivity, by allowing other developers to develop applications for the Mailbird open-source app community and platform.[5] The company headquarters is based in the Livit Tech Startup Ecosystem in Bali, Indonesia.[5] In March 2015, Mailbird launched version 2.0, with new features such as Email Snooze, Video Meetings and Speed Reader, and also added integrations for Facebook, WhatsApp, Veeting Rooms and more.[3][6]
History
The first version of the Mailbird email software program was created in January 2012 by Danish Co-Founders and serial entrepreneurs Michael Olsen & Michael Bodekaer. The main reason for creating Mailbird came from their frustration with other current email clients like Postbox and Thunderbird, which were too slow and had a cluttered non-intuitive user interface in their view. Bodekaer and Olsen wanted to innovate the email experience, and create a better email software program which would address these challenges in other email clients. After receiving very positive feedback and pre-beta signups, they decided to found the company under the name of Mailbird and assemble a team in February & March 2012.
In January 2013, Mailbird opened their beta to the public on an invite-only basis.
On April 1, 2013, Mailbird Beta was released to the public.[1]
On January 27, 2014, Mailbird 1.0 was released to the public.[7]
On March 17, 2015, Mailbird 2.0 was released to the public.[3]
Awards and recognition
- Best Free Email Client for Windows in May 2013 by PC World.[2]
- Best Free Email Client for Windows in January 27, 2014 by IT World.[7]
- Best Free Email Client for Windows in March 2015 by IT World.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ingraham, Nathan (2013-04-01). "Mailbird is a fast, lightweight, Sparrow-inspired Gmail app for Windows users". The Verge.
- ^ a b Ingraham, Nathan (2013-03-27). "Mailbird Is Like Sparrow for Windows (and We've Got Invites)". Lifehacker.
- ^ a b c d Mombrea, Matthew (2015-03-17). "Mailbird 2.0 - Still the best Email client for Windows and Gmail". IT World.
- ^ Paul, Ian (2013-05-27). "Best free stuff, 2013 edition: The productive businessperson". PC World.
- ^ a b Ingraham, Nathan (2013-04-01). "Mailbird, A Sparrow-Like Client For Windows, Is Making Email A Platform, Not Just An Application". TechCrunch.
- ^ http://www.webdesignerpad.com/2015/08/mailbird-best-email-client-for-windows.html
- ^ a b Mombrea, Matthew (2014-01-27). "Mailbird - The best email client for Windows + Gmail". IT World.