Mozilla shows first preview of Thunderbird for iPhone and iPad

Mozilla is building a native Thunderbird app for iOS from scratch, unlike the Android version based on K-9 Mail. An early preview shows quick setup for Google and Microsoft accounts and background syncing that won't drain the battery. No release date is set; a first community test build is expected in the coming months.

• The iOS app is built from scratch, not on K-9 Mail like the Android version
• Promised quick setup for Google and Microsoft accounts and battery-friendly background sync
• Goal is versions for both iPhone and iPad with a consistent experience across desktop and Android
• No release date yet; first community test build expected in the coming months