Mail Magic in OS 7.1: New Update In Elementary OS!
Exciting Updates on the Horizon for OS 7.1!
Hey techies! Exciting news – there’s a cool new update in elementary OS. They just dropped the latest monthly version, giving us a sneak peek into what’s coming in OS 7.1. Lots of awesome new stuff on the way, so let’s jump in and check it out!
Mail Gets a Facelift: More Features, Better Functionality!
Leonhard has been hard at work, crafting a fantastic update for our beloved Mail app. Brace yourselves for some nifty additions and improvements that’ll make your email experience smoother than ever in this new update in Elementary OS!
- File Chooser Portal Magic: Now, attaching files and managing autostart behavior is a breeze. Head to System Settings → Applications → Startup to take the reins.
- Smarter Internet Handling: Mail is now like a ninja in handling your internet fluctuations. It can even check messages in the background without needing to be autostarted.
- Spotlight on Special Folders: Special folders like “Archive” and “Spam” are in the limelight, even for Gmail users. No more hiding in subfolders!
- Fancy Folders Renaming: Click, rename, and done! Rename folders with ease, thanks to a simple secondary click.
- Conversations Made Easy: Swipe or click-and-drag to archive or trash a conversation. And don’t fret about accidental actions, as archiving and moving messages can be undone now.
- Compose with Style: Enhance your message with inline images, attachments in forwarded messages, and the cherry on top – signatures! Create multiple signatures and switch between them effortlessly.
Calendar & Tasks: More Pizzazz and Better Control
The Calendar and Tasks duo is getting a makeover too, thanks to Gustavo, Leonhard, and Claudio. Here’s what’s cooking:
- File Chooser Portal Party: Calendar’s importing and exporting got an upgrade. No more fuss!
- Fresh Animation Style: Switching months is now smoother with animations that sync up perfectly.
- Your System, Your Colors: Calendar now follows your system’s accent color, adding a touch of harmony.
- No More Duplicates: Task duplication? That’s history, thanks to some smart fixing.
Login & Lock Screen: Your Personal Oasis
Meet Leo, the guru behind the new Login & Lock Screen. Your customization dreams have come true:
- Tailored to You: Everything, from mouse settings to Night Light preferences, now syncs seamlessly. And that accent color? It’s everywhere!
- Pointer’s Paradise: The pointer is ready to reveal itself whenever you need it.
- Screen Reader Simplified: Enabling the Screen Reader is a breeze with a simple keyboard shortcut.
- Round Corners Galore: The Login & Lock Screen now boasts elegant rounded corners.
- Bug Squash Bonanza: Bugs related to selecting cards, multi-display setups, and incorrect credentials have been vanquished.
System Settings: Where Functionality Meets Beauty
Leo’s magic extends to System Settings, where improvements are shining through:
- Sound Settings Facelift: Experience a snazzier Sound Settings interface with better responsiveness.
- Dashing Descriptions: Descriptions have been spruced up, making settings even clearer.
- Keyboard Behavior Unleashed: Keyboard settings get a significant boost with new options like Bounce, Slow, and Sticky keys.
- Security & Privacy Polished: Say goodbye to Location settings for uninstalled apps. We’ve got your privacy covered.
Code: Your Coding Companion
Jeremy’s been working hard on Code, and the improvements are impressive:
- Search Simplified: Code’s search capabilities are refined with a new menu and options for a smoother experience.
- File Friendliness: Handling file saving and preventing data loss just got a lot better.
- Sidebar Magic: Expanding folders without text files? No problem! The sidebar focus is also spot on now.
- Tab Width Wonders: The tab width menu is revamped, aligning better with your preferences.
- Symbols in Harmony: Vala symbols outline is now perfectly synced with Code’s style changes.
- Bugs Begone: Excessive reads and writes to settings? Vanquished! Plus, navigating tabs with keyboard shortcuts is now a breeze.
And that’s a wrap on this remarkable update journey! Stay tuned for more exciting tidbits about the upcoming OS 7.1 release. Transition into the future!
Read more about some other updates – https://blog.elementary.io/updates-for-july-2023/
