Thunderbird 138 It is now available and arrives as the latest version of this popular, free, cross-platform email client, which features an address book, chat, news reader, and calendar. Compatible with GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows, Thunderbird continues to be Mozilla's flagship for efficient communications management, and this update is packed with interesting new features.
In this edition, the development team has introduced significant changes in the user experienceOne of the most notable improvements is the appearance of quick action buttons directly in notifications of new emails. This way, as soon as you receive an email, you can archive, delete, or reply to it without having to access the full program, saving time and making inbox management easier.
Additionally, for those who use the system in high contrast environments, Thunderbird 138 now incorporates an option that automatically adapts the display of colors in these modes, on both Linux and macOS. Settings for this previously limited feature now respect user preferences and improve accessibility for people with specific visual needs.
Improved notifications and customization in Thunderbird 138
macOS users will be able to customize new email notifications from the operating system's own settings, allowing you to customize the way you receive alerts to your preferences. This flexibility is also reflected in the way notifications display information and available options directly in the pop-up window.
Fixes, performance, and security improvements
Thunderbird 138 fixes numerous bugs and issues from previous versionsRecent fixes include a fix for issues that caused notifications on macOS to display duplicate logos, and improved message previews, which no longer truncate unexpectedly. Link and text colors have also been improved in conjunction with extensions like Dark Reader, and offline folder management and drag-and-drop newsgroup sorting have been improved.
Integration and synchronization with CardDAV and Zimbra servers It's also now more stable. Additionally, issues with updating OpenPGP keys, displaying emails signed with double encryption (PGP and S/MIME), and crashes caused by activating certain adaptive filters have been resolved.
Other improvements and technical details
The development team has not neglected the keyboard navigation or folder managementNavigation is improved when certain header buttons are disabled, and folders no longer disappear when the option to show only subscribed folders is not selected. Issues with global indexing when emails contained invalid calendar data have also been fixed. This is accompanied by eleven security patches that strengthen protection against recent vulnerabilities.
Thunderbird 138 Download and Availability
For those who wish to try this version, Thunderbird 138 can be downloaded as a binary package from the official website, running on virtually any GNU/Linux distribution without the need for a conventional installation. As usual, it's also available for Windows and macOS, making it easy for all users to update, regardless of their operating system.
This set of improvements demonstrates Mozilla's commitment to continued attention to detail and security in an ever-changing digital world. Users can expect a more robust, versatile, and convenient tool for managing their daily electronic communications.