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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.

Zero-Day Email Vulnerabilities 2026: User Safety Guide

January 08, 2026

Critical zero-day vulnerabilities in widely-used email libraries expose millions to security risks, with maximum-severity flaws allowing attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. This guide explains how these vulnerabilities affect popular email clients and provides essential steps to protect yourself immediately.

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iOS Email Battery Drain Fix: iPhone Mail App Solutions 2026

January 07, 2026

iPhone users across all models are experiencing severe battery drain after iOS updates, with the Mail app consuming up to 51% of daily battery power even when not in use. This guide reveals the causes behind this widespread epidemic and provides immediate solutions to restore your device's battery life.

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Microsoft Outlook Add-In Changes 2026: Developer Guide

January 06, 2026

Microsoft's transition from traditional COM add-ins to web-based add-ins is disrupting workflows for thousands of Outlook users. This guide examines the technical changes, real-world impacts on professionals and developers, and practical solutions for maintaining email productivity during this controversial platform transformation.

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ISP Email Throttling 2026: Causes & Delivery Solutions

January 05, 2026

Email throttling by Internet Service Providers can significantly delay message delivery, affecting business communications and time-sensitive information. This guide explains why ISPs implement rate limiting, how throttling varies by geographic region, and provides practical solutions to maintain reliable email delivery despite infrastructure challenges.

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Federal Email Retention Requirements 2026: Compliance Guide

January 02, 2026

Federal email retention requirements are rapidly expanding beyond traditional email to include chat messages, texts, and electronic messaging platforms. Organizations face complex compliance challenges navigating conflicting federal mandates, international privacy laws, and state regulations while implementing sophisticated archiving infrastructure to avoid substantial penalties.

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macOS App Sandbox Changes: Email User Guide 2026

January 01, 2026

Mac users face frustrating email client limitations due to Apple's App Sandbox security restrictions, which have tightened since 2022. This guide explains why third-party email apps behave differently than expected, how sandbox architecture affects message retention and file access, and provides solutions to maintain productivity while navigating these macOS security constraints.

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Domain Authentication Failures 2026: Email User Guide

December 31, 2025

Email authentication failures have surged in 2024-2025, causing widespread delivery issues, bounced messages, and spam folder problems. This comprehensive guide explains the technical causes behind these disruptions, decodes new requirements from major providers like Gmail and Yahoo, and provides practical solutions to protect your email communications.

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Android Email Sync Problems: OEM Battery Updates 2026

December 30, 2025

Android 16's mandatory notification changes are silencing critical email alerts, with aggressive battery optimization policies preventing background synchronization even when permissions are enabled. This comprehensive guide explains the technical causes behind these failures and provides strategic solutions for maintaining reliable professional email communication.

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Gmail Anti-Spam Updates 2026: What Users Need to Know

December 29, 2025

Gmail's November 2025 enforcement shift now actively rejects non-compliant emails instead of just warning senders. This affects everyone from businesses to individuals, causing legitimate messages to bounce with permanent failure codes. Understanding these mandatory authentication requirements is essential for maintaining effective email communication.

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Calendar Sync Bugs Causing Missed Reminders: Fix Guide

December 26, 2025

Millions of professionals are missing critical appointments due to widespread calendar synchronization and notification failures across Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and other major email platforms. This comprehensive guide examines the technical causes behind these systemic problems and provides proven solutions to restore reliable calendar management.

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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 01, 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.

The Privacy Cost of Letting Social Apps Access Your Email Contacts
The Privacy Cost of Letting Social Apps Access Your Email Contacts

January 08, 2026 — Christin Baumgarten

The Privacy Cost of Letting Social Apps Access Your Email Contacts

Social apps store your contacts indefinitely for ads and tracking. Learn what data they collect, how GDPR/CCPA protect you, and how…

How Email Contact Sync Can Create Involuntary Shadow Address Books: Understanding the Hidden Privacy Risks
How Email Contact Sync Can Create Involuntary Shadow Address Books: Understanding the Hidden Privacy Risks

January 07, 2026 — Michael Bodekaer

How Email Contact Sync Can Create Involuntary Shadow Address Books: Understanding the Hidden Privacy Risks

Email contact sync creates hidden privacy risks through shadow address books. Learn how major providers store contacts without consent…

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 Create a Sustainable Daily Email Processing Routine That Actually Works
How to Create a Sustainable Daily Email Processing Routine That Actually Works

January 08, 2026 — Michael Bodekaer

How to Create a Sustainable Daily Email Processing Routine That Actually Works

Build a sustainable email routine using proven time-blocking, prioritization frameworks, and automation. Science-backed strategies…

Top Strategies for Managing Email When Switching Between Operating Systems
Top Strategies for Managing Email When Switching Between Operating Systems

January 07, 2026 — Christin Baumgarten

Top Strategies for Managing Email When Switching Between Operating Systems

Master cross-platform email management with proven strategies for IMAP, client selection, and data sync. Keep your workflow intact…

Team Management

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

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…

Challenges of Remote Working / Hiring the Right People
Challenges of Remote Working / Hiring the Right People

December 22, 2025 — Abraham Ranardo Sumarsono

Challenges of Remote Working / Hiring the Right People

What's the cost of a bad hire? Learn about the challenges of hiring talents for a remote team and advice on how to make it a non-problem.

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…