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Mozilla Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Open Source
Encryption
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Android
Exchange Email Support
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Extended Support Release
Thundermail
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Roadmaps
Email Encryption
Email
Calendar
Exchange Protocol
Mozilla
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An inside look at the making of Mozilla Thunderbird, and community-driven conversations with our friends in the open-source software space.

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ThunderCast, the official Thunderbird podcast is back for another season! In this episode we're joined by Philipp, the Director of Services, as we discuss everything about Thundermail, our newly released email service, and answer many questions from ... more

ThunderCast, the official Thunderbird podcast is back for another season! In this episode we focus on our half year mark review (unbelievable that is already August), going through some high level updates of things done and what's coming.

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ThunderCast, the official Thunderbird podcast is back for another season! In this episode we focus on the upcoming ESR 153 release, codename Meadow.

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ThunderCast, the official Thunderbird podcast is back for another season! In this episode we focus on the contributor journey, analyzing what we currently have and what are our plans to improve jumping into the Thunderbird community.

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The discussions help new and existing users understand release channels and project decisions.
Listeners note the show's clear explanations of complex Thunderbird topics.
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Thundercast - S3E4 - Half Year Review
Q: To what extent is Thunderbird leveraging new security tools and models to patch vulnerabilities, given developments like Anthropic Mythos?
The crew clarified that Thunderbird benefits from patches and hardening in Mozilla Firefox, uses multiple security tools selectively, and emphasizes ongoing security audits rather than a one-and-done approach, with security engineers evaluating new tools as part of an ongoing process.
Thundercast - S3E4 - Half Year Review
Q: I use the ESR version because of three critical add-ons that do not support the monthly release. Will these stay compatible in the future?
The team explained that several core add-ons will migrate into Thunderbird core after the next ESR cycle, and ongoing work aims to support calendar features and task integration, while acknowledging that some extensions depend on older APIs and may require time to transition.
Bonus Episode: An Android Retrospective
Q: What are the main architectural priorities moving forward to improve user experience?
The focus is on architecture overhaul, improved syncing and notifications, a unified inbox approach, and more efficient database querying to enable faster, more reliable mobile experiences across both Android and iOS.
Bonus Episode: An Android Retrospective
Q: How has the team balanced work between Android and iOS during this growth period?
The team prioritizes Android for top bugs and user-facing stability while gradually accelerating iOS with a parallel track, leveraging each platform's strengths and growing the team to support both.
Bonus Episode: An Android Retrospective
Q: Jon, what led to the decision to move to monthly releases and what benefits do you expect for developers and users?
Monthly releases reduce risk, allow faster feedback cycles, and enable a more collaborative dialogue with the community about next steps rather than waiting for infrequent, large updates.

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ThunderCast delivers in-depth looks at Mozilla Thunderbird's development, with frequent deep dives into release channels, roadmap decisions, and the open-source process behind the project. Episodes mix technical detail with community-facing discussions, covering topics from ESR releases and build systems to accessibility, calendar features, and Mozilla relationships. A notable strength is the openness: core contributors explain challenges, timelines, and prioritization transparently, while inviting community input and collaboration. This makes it a strong pick for listeners who want to understand how a major open-source desktop app evolves and how community governance shapes product direction.

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