Re: And what about comparing the unread msg-id's before/after resync?
It already does if you use "notify about -> new" (as opposed to "all" unread), but that will change if you mark a message as read in your desktop mail app.
The problem we're having is this:
- You don't want repeat sounds if the phone is next to you at the office
- You do want repeat sounds when you're not at the office
- And you're not willing to do anything to "tell Aqua Mail" whether you're at the office or not (my earlier Tasker suggestion)
The screen lighting up is not Aqua Mail, as I wrote earlier, it has to be an "enhancement" by your device manufacturer. Perhaps their support can tell you if there is a way to turn that off.