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Further, Proton automatically identifies these mailing lists as “newsletters” and maintains them in its own view. There, you can see how many messages they’ve sent, moved addresses to different folders, and unsubscribed Proton also displays services from which you have already unsubscribed After unsubscribing from probably 100 mailing lists, at least half a dozen of my companies are still sending me emails. I was able to chase them down and properly get off their list. (Gmail was recently added A system for managing subscriptions.)
The difference with Proton compared to other clients is that these tools are brought to the fore. I only had five email addresses that it didn’t recognize as mailing lists. Most of the emails were categorized correctly and the app itself pushed me to use the available tools.
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Proton Mail via Jacob Roach
The shape of the proton is known. By default, you have a list-style inbox reminiscent of Gmail, with options for standard or “compact” spacing, the latter of which will wrap each line down. You can use the column layout, which moves your inbox to the left side of the screen, similar to the default Outlook view for each message on the right. You’ll also find a toolbar on the right that shows your contacts and calendar, and a menu on the left that shows your labels and folders. Have you used an interface like this before?
Proton Mail via Jacob Roach
Once you start digging around, there are some important differences. When composing an email, you’ll find a few buttons at the bottom of the screen. One allows you to set a password, encrypting the email at its destination regardless of the server it travels through. Another lets you set an expiration date for messages, as well as attach your public key; More on that later.
I don’t use the AI writing assistant, but Proton allows you to run its writing assistant locally, which is an important difference compared to almost every other email service with similar features. Most AI features run on remote servers, so when you enter prompts with Google’s AI, for example, those prompts and responses are stored on Google’s servers. With Proton, you can keep it all local, no remote servers involved. You need a PC that meets certain system requirements, and generating text isn’t as fast as Proton’s servers. But having options is huge.
Proton Mail via Jacob Roach
When it comes to reading email, Proton goes out of its way to make things as easy as possible. By default, messages are loaded in full rich text with images However, Proton will prevent images from loading if they have trackers attached to them. Also, it will, by default, ask for confirmation when you click a link, showing the full URL before it loads. This is important, especially on mobile devices where you can’t hover over a link to check if an email is legitimate Phishing attempts.
Most of the features available on the web app or desktop are available on Proton’s mobile app, which, at the time of writing, was most recently revised on Android and iOS. You can bind actions to swiping left or right to quickly save or organize messages, as well as use offline mode, which is a new addition. My only issue with the mobile app is that it doesn’t offer the same tools for unsubscribing from mailing lists. They are completely missing, so you have to manage them through the web or desktop app
