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Why We're on the Apple App Store — And What It Means for You
Why We're on the Apple App Store — And What It Means for You
Email Industry News & Inbox Productivity Updates

Why We're on the Apple App Store — And What It Means for You

Christin Baumgarten Christin Baumgarten  ·  September 16, 2025

Email Industry News & Inbox Productivity Updates

Stay informed with the latest email industry news, inbox productivity trends, security updates, and platform changes—curated daily by Mailbird to keep your communication smarter and faster.

How to Identify Phishing Emails in Gmail: Visual Guide 2026

January 30, 2026

Gmail's visual security indicators help identify phishing attempts and fraudulent emails among billions of daily messages. This guide explains what security symbols like red question marks mean, how to interpret Gmail's warning system, and practical steps to protect yourself from increasingly sophisticated AI-powered email threats.

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iOS Email Notifications Not Working? Fix Push Issues 2026

January 29, 2026

iOS users are experiencing widespread email notification failures after recent updates due to Apple's undisclosed push notification infrastructure changes. A critical certification authority deadline of February 24, 2025 requires action, yet most users remain unaware. This guide explains the silent updates and provides solutions to restore notifications.

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Email Folder Sync Issues 2026: Server Changes Breaking You

January 28, 2026

Major email providers have implemented strict server-side infrastructure changes in 2025-2026, causing widespread disruptions to folder synchronization, missing sent items, and authentication failures. This analysis explains why these changes are occurring and provides strategic solutions to restore reliable email functionality for affected users.

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Email Authentication Crisis 2026: Why Emails Fail & Fixes

January 27, 2026

Millions of professionals are suddenly locked out of email accounts in 2026 due to Microsoft and Google deprecating Basic Authentication in favor of OAuth 2.0. This security overhaul has broken email clients, office printers, and automated systems. Learn what happened, why your email stopped working, and how to restore functionality quickly.

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Email Not Working 2026: Certificate & Authentication Fix

January 26, 2026

Millions of professionals face unexpected email disruptions in 2026 due to simultaneous security changes: shortened SSL/TLS certificate validity, retired authentication protocols, and deprecated domain validation methods. This guide explains why your email suddenly stopped working and provides practical solutions to restore access and prevent future problems.

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Linux Email Certificate Errors: Fix IMAP Problems 2026

January 23, 2026

Linux email clients are experiencing widespread IMAP connection failures in 2026 due to converging infrastructure changes: shortened SSL/TLS certificate validity periods, modified operating system certificate validation, and stricter email provider authentication requirements. Understanding these technical transformations is essential for troubleshooting and restoring your email functionality.

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How to Unify Email and Chat 2026: Complete Guide

January 22, 2026

Modern professionals struggle with scattered communications across multiple apps, losing productivity to constant context switching. This guide explores how unified communication platforms address workflow fragmentation in 2026, examining Microsoft's integration strategy and specialized solutions like Mailbird that consolidate multiple email accounts into one workspace.

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Email Authentication Requirements 2026: Mailbird Guide

January 21, 2026

Major email providers like Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft now mandate authentication requirements, causing legitimate emails to land in spam or be rejected. These binding rules affect everyone sending email, especially bulk communications. Understanding and implementing these changes is essential for maintaining reliable email delivery and effective communication.

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macOS Email Authentication Failures: IMAP Sign-Out Fix

January 20, 2026

Thousands of macOS users face frustrating email authentication failures after recent system updates, with IMAP accounts randomly signing out despite correct passwords. This guide explores the technical causes behind these widespread disruptions and provides practical solutions to restore email access on your Mac.

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Enterprise Email Encryption Requirements 2026 Guide

January 19, 2026

Email security has evolved from optional to mandatory in 2026, with complex encryption standards and authentication protocols challenging businesses worldwide. This comprehensive guide helps IT professionals navigate HIPAA compliance, OAuth 2.0 migration, authentication errors, and regulatory requirements to implement secure, reliable email infrastructure that meets modern security standards.

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Productivity

All you need to know to raise your productivity and efficiency at work

Time-Saving Email Habits for 2026: Master Your Inbox and Reclaim Your Day
Time-Saving Email Habits for 2026: Master Your Inbox and Reclaim Your Day

January 16, 2026 — Oliver Jackson

Time-Saving Email Habits for 2026: Master Your Inbox and Reclaim Your Day

Master time-saving email habits in 2026. Cut email time by 40-60% with AI-powered tools, batch processing & automation.…

The Best Tools & Ways to Find an Email Address 2026
The Best Tools & Ways to Find an Email Address 2026

December 08, 2025 — Christin Baumgarten

The Best Tools & Ways to Find an Email Address 2026

Find an email address without hassle. Read the post and choose one of the top 6 tools that can help you find email addresses online…

Digital Privacy

Discover expert articles and guides on digital privacy. Learn how to protect your data, secure your email, and stay safe in the digital world.

How Email-Connected Cloud Drives Track Your File History: Privacy Risks and Protection Strategies
How Email-Connected Cloud Drives Track Your File History: Privacy Risks and Protection Strategies

January 30, 2026 — Michael Bodekaer

How Email-Connected Cloud Drives Track Your File History: Privacy Risks and Protection Strategies

Email-cloud integrations track more than you think. Learn how OAuth permissions expose your file history, what data is collected, and…

Email Draft Auto-Save Vulnerabilities: Protecting Your Sensitive Data from Hidden Security Risks
Email Draft Auto-Save Vulnerabilities: Protecting Your Sensitive Data from Hidden Security Risks

January 29, 2026 — Christin Baumgarten

Email Draft Auto-Save Vulnerabilities: Protecting Your Sensitive Data from Hidden Security Risks

Discover hidden security vulnerabilities in email draft auto-save features. Learn how Gmail, Outlook & others store drafts and protect…

Business Insights

Best practices on building a fast-growing successful business from Mailbird

The Ultimate 2026 Email Productivity Guide: Save Hours Every Week
The Ultimate 2026 Email Productivity Guide: Save Hours Every Week

January 01, 2026 — Christin Baumgarten

The Ultimate 2026 Email Productivity Guide: Save Hours Every Week

Stop wasting 11+ hours weekly on email. Master batch processing, decision frameworks, and automation tools. Proven strategies to transform…

Most Effective Tools and Rules of Online Communication
Most Effective Tools and Rules of Online Communication

November 24, 2025 — Guest

Most Effective Tools and Rules of Online Communication

Do you have quality interactions online? Learn and apply the right tools and techniques for successful online communication with Mailbird.

Email Management

Tools, features, and tips to help you build a healthy relationship with email

How to Search Email Attachments Across Multiple Accounts: The Complete 2026 Guide
How to Search Email Attachments Across Multiple Accounts: The Complete 2026 Guide

January 30, 2026 — Michael Bodekaer

How to Search Email Attachments Across Multiple Accounts: The Complete 2026 Guide

Master email attachment search across Gmail, Outlook & multiple accounts in 2026. Find files faster with proven techniques,…

How to Optimize Email for Faster Onboarding in New Jobs and Roles
How to Optimize Email for Faster Onboarding in New Jobs and Roles

January 29, 2026 — Christin Baumgarten

How to Optimize Email for Faster Onboarding in New Jobs and Roles

Stop email overload in your new job. Proven strategies to organize your inbox, respond faster, and build credibility during critical…

Team Management

Tried and tested ways to manage an in-house or remote team effectively

HR in 2026: The trend of not (blindly) following trends
HR in 2026: The trend of not (blindly) following trends

January 16, 2026 — Milana Lelović

HR in 2026: The trend of not (blindly) following trends

Learn smart strategies and understand how HR is evolving in 2026 with a focus on thoughtful decision-making over blindly…

Inbox-Driven Teams: How Modern Team Management Starts (and Breaks) in Email
Inbox-Driven Teams: How Modern Team Management Starts (and Breaks) in Email

January 01, 2026 — Christin Baumgarten

Inbox-Driven Teams: How Modern Team Management Starts (and Breaks) in Email

Email wasn't built for team management. Discover why inbox-driven teams lose 28% of productivity and how to fix broken email workflows…

Mailbird Features

Updates, tips, and tricks to turn Mailbird into your productivity workstation

How to Boost Your Email Productivity with Mailbird for Mac in 2026 Using Advanced Email Rules and Filters to Organize Your Workflow
How to Boost Your Email Productivity with Mailbird for Mac in 2026 Using Advanced Email Rules and Filters to Organize Your Workflow

January 02, 2026 — Michael Bodekaer

How to Boost Your Email Productivity with Mailbird for Mac in 2026 Using Advanced Email Rules and Filters to Organize Your Workflow

Learn how to boost email productivity with Mailbird for Mac using advanced rules and filters. Reduce email processing time by 40-60%…

Guide: Manage Multiple Email Accounts from One Place
Guide: Manage Multiple Email Accounts from One Place

November 17, 2025 — Anastasiia Kryzhanovska

Guide: Manage Multiple Email Accounts from One Place

How to save time and effort and increase productivity when you manage multiple email accounts? Check out this comprehensive guide to…