Custom folders, rules and more

[mattias]

(Sorry if some or all of this already have been asked for).

- Folders and rules:
I'd love to be able to make custom local folders connected to rules that automatically sort incoming mail for me. This is default for any desktop mail software, but I have not yet seen it in any (Android) app. Maybe there is a good reason, but if it's possible to add this, it would make Aquamail a real killer app.

- Pattern code:
The pin code is a great feature, but would it be possible to add a pattern codelock as well? I find it much easier to remember, and quicker to enter too.

- Background color of unread messages:
I believe the background color of read messages in the inbox is confusing. To me, gray indicates that I've selected something. Even though I know this is not the case, it still confuses me. My suggestion is to make this a user setting. Either the ability to change the color or to disable it completely.
I'm not even sure a color is needed - I think bold text for unread mails is enough.

[Kostya Vasilyev]

Hi,

- Pattern - maybe, just not a top priority right now.

- Local folders - no (I just posted a more detailed response in this section).

- "Select" is blue, a standard Android color pattern since 3.0 (they call it "Holo" UI style), and also used by my app on 2.*. You can switch the colors around in the app's settings (extended mode, under "Message list").

[jcasares]

I think that people are demanding desktop features by now from a mobile client that was meant to be a secondary home for your mail. In the future it might take the primary place from the desktop client and at that time these features would be required. Being said that, I don't think we need to spend a lot of time on that yet as there are many other things that need attention first.

[mattias]

Kostya >
Many thanks for your reply. It's easy just to complain or ask for new functions - I forgot to tell how pleased I am with this app to begin with. In my opinion, Aquamail is the first useful (and affordable) email app for Android.

About the color; I'm using Android 4, and on my phone the color is very gray. However, I use a custom ROM, so maybe that has something to do with it (?).

JCasares >
I read just the other day that tablets now sell more than laptops in Sweden (where I live). Pretty soon the mobile client will be the main client for most people. If not already.

[Kostya Vasilyev]

A custom ROM? Yes, maybe, since the app picks up the selection color from the system theme (for Android 3.0 and above).