It's a bit disappointing that Proton isn't testing out a more native framework for creating desktop applications, but as long as the Bridge application sticks around, it's still relatively easy to use ProtonMail with a native email client. There's no general timeline yet, but it will be developed with the cross-platform Electron framework.

Encrypted full-text search is also in development for the Android and iOS apps.įinally, Proton is experimenting with a dedicated email client for Mac, Linux, and Windows. Android will require more work as we are rewriting more of the application, with a big focus on performance and stability.' Proton is also working on improvements to its servers, which will allow notifications for already-read messages to automatically go away (just like Gmail).

Now there’s an iPhone app too, giving you access to your calendar wherever you go. At first, it was only usable through a desktop web app, but an Android app was released back in April. Proton said, 'Android will require more work as we are rewriting more of the application, with a big focus on performance and stability. Proton Calendar has been available for a few years, as a more private alternative to services like Google Calendar, with end-to-end encryption. It’s not great but it’s better than nothing. The Android application has a revamped version in beta too, but that one will take a bit longer to arrive. Also if you log into Proton Calendar in Safari, click the share button and Add to Home Screen it will give you an always logged in icon on your Home Screen which I use just to add new events.

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