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Re: FastMail app for iOS and Android now available

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Post by robn_fastmail »

mirsadm wrote: post #51

Is there any way to sync my contacts/calendar such that they are available outside of the Fastmail app? For me that is the only reason I haven't completely switched over to Fastmail. There doesn't appear to exist a nice solution on Android to do that.

Any CalDAV connector for Android will do the job. We recommend CalDAV-Sync: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dmfs.calda...

Once we have CardDAV available, then we'll be recommending CardDAV-Sync.

Re: FastMail app for iOS and Android now available

#53

Post by robn_fastmail »

Nyr wrote: post #50
robn_fastmail wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Fair enough, we love IMAP too, and there's no way its going anywhere. We've always cared about standards compliance and client choice, so use what you like and be happy! :)

> We've always cared about standards compliance and client choice Then it would be nice to have contact synchronization available via CardDAV.

Its being developed.

Re: FastMail app for iOS and Android now available

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Post by girvo »

robn_fastmail wrote: post #25
coned88 wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

How does that new Australian law allowing manipulation of data effect fastmail?

There are no new laws (yet). But lets not get into this discussion here. Contact privacy@fastmail.com with your questions and we'll be happy to respond to them.

I'd love to a response on Fastmail's blog or something similar regarding this. Gosh our government frustrates me :(

Re: FastMail app for iOS and Android now available

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Post by girvo »

ForFreedom wrote: post #43

Is there an app password protect as in CloudMagic? What is the one good reason for me to opt fastmail?

> What is the one good reason for me to opt fastmail?

It's not Google.

For some people, that's not a good reason, but for me it is. The fact that it's super fast, very powerful, and are an Australian company (I live in Australia, so things are very fast) are merely bonuses :)

Re: FastMail app for iOS and Android now available

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Post by joelrunyon »

robn_fastmail wrote: post #52
mirsadm wrote: post #51

Is there any way to sync my contacts/calendar such that they are available outside of the Fastmail app? For me that is the only reason I haven't completely switched over to Fastmail. There doesn't appear to exist a nice solution on Android to do that.

Any CalDAV connector for Android will do the job. We recommend CalDAV-Sync: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dmfs.calda... Once we have CardDAV available, then we'll be recommending CardDAV-Sync.

Any option for ios?

Re: FastMail app for iOS and Android now available

#57

Post by sasas »

Please be aware FastMail is subject to Australian law. [1]

The government is scrambling to pass laws for mass surveillance [2] and controversial data retention laws. [3]

[1] https://www.fastmail.com/help/legal/privacy.html

[2] https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/09/australian-government-...

[2] http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2014/oct/16/privac...

Re: FastMail app for iOS and Android now available

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Post by tracker1 »

robn_fastmail wrote: post #9
girvo wrote: post #6

Well done! I love FastMail, and am very glad that I switch from GMail. However, one of the best parts of FastMail is that it's just proper IMAP at the end of the day, so while I'm sure some people are going to love this app, I personally don't have much of a use for it.

Fair enough, we love IMAP too, and there's no way its going anywhere. We've always cared about standards compliance and client choice, so use what you like and be happy! :)

Interesting enough, there's no actual generic mail client (for imap/pop3/smtp) for chrome/chromeos ... would be nice to have an option for mail in chromebooks outside of several webmail clients open at once.

Re: FastMail app for iOS and Android now available

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Post by mbesto »

robn_fastmail wrote: post #48
mbesto wrote: post #37

Does FastMail have push for native iOS Mail.app yet?

No, and it won't happen unless Apple open up their IMAP push channel. Now that our app is released we're unlikely to pursue this further.

Cool, thanks for the update!

Re: FastMail app for iOS and Android now available

#60

Post by nmjenkins »

joelrunyon wrote: post #56
robn_fastmail wrote: post #52

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Any CalDAV connector for Android will do the job. We recommend CalDAV-Sync: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dmfs.calda... Once we have CardDAV available, then we'll be recommending CardDAV-Sync.

Any option for ios?

iOS supports CalDAV natively. Just follow the instructions at https://www.fastmail.com/help/clients/iphone.html (scroll down for calendar section).
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