Development of a GOOD Email App

[m3tv]

Hi,
I'm trying to take on a new project as a developer. One gripe I've always had was the lack of a GOOD windows phone email client. With intuitive gestures and a good UI. I currently use the default email app and must say im not hugely satisfied. I came from using the wonderful Mailbox app on Android and think I should try yo recreate the experience. What do you guys think of the idea?

 

[Jazmac]

What app is that?

 

[m3tv]

What app is that?

Pardon?

 

[Jazmac]

Pardon?

Was MAILBOX the name of the android app?

 

[m3tv]

Oh yes, it's called Mailbox

 

[FryderykChopin]

Well if it would be possible, it would have its place when you roll the top screen, amongst the wifi, bluetooth, fight mode and rotation lock. It would be a small icon showing how many new emails you have and when you'd click it it would lead to the email client. It would obviously have to fit with other buttons, I don't want Las Vegas on my phone, hehe.

 

[m3tv]

Well if it would be possible, it would have its place when you roll the top screen, amongst the wifi, bluetooth, fight mode and rotation lock. It would be a small icon showing how many new emails you have and when you'd click it it would lead to the email client. It would obviously have to fit with other buttons, I don't want Las Vegas on my phone, hehe.

Haha thank you

 

[jhoff80]

In my opinion, I'd wait and see how Outlook Mail turns out in Windows 10. I mean, we already know there's an entirely new client being released. Now would seemingly be the absolute worst time to develop a replacement. If Outlook Mail meets all the features of your app, then it'd be a big waste of time.

 

[Jazmac]

Oh yes, it's called Mailbox

Ok. You lost me in the beginning but I'm on track now. I say build it. Let me ask you, did the existing Mailbox app work with Outlook? I thought I read somewhere where it did not. The question has nothing to do with what your plans are. Just asking.

 

[the whole taco]

will it be universal?
I want the same app on my phone and tablet.
with a sync that works.

while you are at it, a universal Calendar app is required too.

 

[m3tv]

Ok. You lost me in the beginning but I'm on track now. I say build it. Let me ask you, did the existing Mailbox app work with Outlook? I thought I read somewhere where it did not. The question has nothing to do with what your plans are. Just asking.

To be completely honest I have no idea haha

 

[m3tv]

will it be universal?
I want the same app on my phone and tablet.
with a sync that works.

while you are at it, a universal Calendar app is required too.

If I follow through with the idea than it'll be universal for sure

 

[Yazen]

Hi,
I'm trying to take on a new project as a developer. One gripe I've always had was the lack of a GOOD windows phone email client. With intuitive gestures and a good UI. I currently use the default email app and must say im not hugely satisfied. I came from using the wonderful Mailbox app on Android and think I should try yo recreate the experience. What do you guys think of the idea?

Personally I'd wait for a Windows 10 freeze before even considering such an app.
Don't want to discourage you though. Windows needs a lot of similar apps...

 

[Yazen]

In my opinion, I'd wait and see how Outlook Mail turns out in Windows 10. I mean, we already know there's an entirely new client being released. Now would seemingly be the absolute worst time to develop a replacement. If Outlook Mail meets all the features of your app, then it'd be a big waste of time.

Not entirely true. Alternatives are always welcome, and OP could recycle the code for another project.
Waiting would be best for changes to API

 

[anon(5445874)]

I'm a heavy email user and never really had issues with the wp8.1.1 email client. The new 10 version looks like it'll be even better.

 

[carlson03]

ha, work got the best of me on this one....when you said GOOD, I was thinking GOOD for Enterprise's app....wish they would overhaul that app, its bleh

GL in the development OP and keep us posted!

 

[m3tv]

I'm a heavy email user and never really had issues with the wp8.1.1 email client. The new 10 version looks like it'll be even better.

Ah,I personally cant say im a fan. Very basic to be honest

 

[Yazen]

Ah,I personally cant say im a fan. Very basic to be honest

Really basic lool

Would love to be able to add and edit my outlook filters. That would make my email experience complete..

 

[m3tv]

Really basic lool

Would love to be able to add and edit my outlook filters. That would make my email experience complete..

Agreed, that's what I want to be able to create. Maybe I can use some recycled API haha

 

[m3tv]

ha, work got the best of me on this one....when you said GOOD, I was thinking GOOD for Enterprise's app....wish they would overhaul that app, its bleh

GL in the development OP and keep us posted!

Will do haha