We are making great progress with the Runbox 7 Webmail app and we are very excited that a version customized for mobile phones is now available for our beta testers!
This version is what is called a Progressive Web App (PWA), built on emerging technologies that combine the open standards of the web to provide a rich mobile experience on your phone or tablet.
How do I use the mobile app?
If you’re using an Apple device you can access the mobile app by first opening the regular address of the Runbox 7 Webmail app in the Safari browser, and then tapping the Share icon in the bottom menu bar. Then tap “Add to Home Screen” to add the Runbox 7 Webmail app to your phone.
On Android, you should get a prompt to download the app as soon as you go to the regular address of the Runbox 7 Webmail app in the browser.
You can now use the Runbox 7 Webmail app just by tapping on the Runbox 7 icon!
Join the beta test!
And if you haven’t yet joined our Runbox 7 Webmail beta test, just contact support@nullrunbox.com with the subject “Runbox 7 Webmail beta test”.
You will then gain access to the Runbox 7 Community with a discussion forum dedicated to the Runbox 7 Webmail app.
There you’ll meet Runbox staff and developers as well as fellow beta testers, and be able to influence the development of Runbox 7.
Runbox 7 mobile app screenshots
Here are a few screenshots of what the app looks like on Apple iPhone 6.
Login screen
Landscape view of message list
Landscape view of message list with main menu pullout
The Runbox 7 Webmail beta test is progressing quickly and the new webmail app has been updated with many new features since our previous blog post. If you are an existing beta tester and haven’t checked in for a while, we encourage you to do so now!
If you haven’t joined the beta test it’s still possible to participate — just send an email to support@nullrunbox.com with the subject “Runbox 7 Webmail beta test”.
Aside from many improvements to the speed and smoothness of the core functionality, the following features have been added or improved:
Drag and drop of messages
HTML message handling
Resizable folder pane
Resizable message preview pane
Both horizontal and vertical (3-pane) message preview pane
Mobile phone screen improvements
Automatic and manual adjustment of message list width
Support for sending inline images
Multi-message selection
Buttons for read/unread, flag/unflag, and report spam/not spam
Print version of messages
Show folder column in search results
Show read and flagged status in message list
Pre-load and cache messages in message list view for faster access
New font face and message layout
We are working hard to improve the Runbox 7 Webmail further, and appreciate your help in making it the fastest webmail app on the planet!
Check out the screenshots below to see some of the new features.
New look and new font face
The webmail has been updated with more colors and a new font face for improved legibility.
2- or 3-pane message preview
You can now preview messages either in a horizontal pane beneath the message list, or to the right of the message list as shown below.
Toggle horizontal/vertical message preview pane
Easily switch between horizontal (2-pane) and vertical (3-pane) message preview with these buttons in the message toolbar.
Message toolbar
There is now a fully featured message toolbar including Reply, Reply all, Forward, Move to folder, Mark read, Mark flagged, Report as spam, and Move to Trash.
On the right hand side you will find message view buttons such as Print, Vertical/Horizontal preview, Full height, and Close.
Adjust message list columns
You can now easily adjust both the folder pane width and the message list column widths by using the sliders as shown.
Otherwise the webmail will automatically adjust the column widths to show as much content as possible.
The response to the Runbox 7 Webmail closed beta test has been overwhelming, and to ensure sufficient capacity and performance we are giving access to beta testers gradually over the next few weeks.
We still have some open spots, so if you would like to participate send an email as soon as possible to support@nullrunbox.com with the subject “Runbox 7 Webmail beta test”.
We are excited to announce the closed beta test phase of Runbox 7 Webmail!
This release is not merely an upgrade to our existing services, it’s a bold step into a new world of Webmail apps that will provide unprecedented speed and usability.
Runbox 7 aims to be the fastest webmail on the planet with:
Screenshot sample of Runbox 7 Webmail
Instant folder views and search results.
Endless, smooth scrolling of folder contents.
Drag & drop message selection and moving to folders.
Incremental, instant search functionality.
The new webmail will be the cornerstone of Runbox 7, and is the first of several development stages that will culminate in a completely new user interface.
Please read on for details about Runbox 7 Webmail and how you can participate in the closed beta test.
Superior speed
Runbox 7 started with a crazy idea:
How can we create a webmail that’s not just faster, but responds instantly?
The solution we developed is a combination of database accelerated email storage, innovative message indexing, and cutting-edge web technology.
When you log into Runbox 7 Webmail, you enter a modern webmail environment built with Angular 5 and Material Design. Your email folders and messages will be shown instantly, giving you an immediate overview of your email.
The spacious layout, clean lines, and powerful engine lets you efficiently navigate the new features and get down to the business of effectively managing your email.
Incremental search
Incremental search
One of the core features of Runbox 7 Webmail is its search capabilities. We have built the search functionality in such a way that the browser doesn’t need to query the server at all.
Not only that, but this webmail will show you search results incrementally while you are typing in the Search field.
You have better things to do than waiting for search results, so we put a lot of effort into making the search function as fast as possible — and this is as fast as it’s possible to get.
Lots of cool functionality
Infinite listing: No more clicking back and forth to navigate your Inbox — just scroll down and the next messages will load automatically.
Threaded view: Want to see your messages in conversation view? Just tick the Threaded checkbox to the top right.
Unread messages: Only interested in the latest news? Tick the Unread checkbox.
Multi-select messages: Want to select many messages in a hurry? Just click the check box of a message, and drag up or down while holding the mouse button down to select several messages in a row.
Runbox 7 preview pane
Preview pane: Who has time to actually open a message? Just select one in the list and a preview will be shown in the bottom half of the message list pane. To see more, click the ^ arrow in the preview menu.
Hide folders: Want more space for your messages? Just click the icon to the left of the Search area to hide the folder pane.
Draft Desk
Runbox 7 Draft Desk
Another key feature of Runbox 7 Webmail is the Draft Desk — a completely new way of managing drafts.
In our world of non-stop online communication, we often find ourselves multitasking and working on several threads in parallel. With our new Draft Desk you get a full overview of the messages you are currently working on, previewed side by side in an efficient interface.
Simply click on a draft preview to expand it, write down your thoughts, and send, save, or close the message to return to it later.
Mobile ready
We believe that you shouldn’t have to switch between different apps or user interfaces just because you switch between a laptop, a tablet, or a smart phone.
Therefore we built Runbox 7 Webmail to be mobile-ready and responsive from the ground up. This means that it will automatically adapt to your device’s screen size and orientation while retaining the basic functionality you are used to from a regular browser.
Join the closed beta test
To join the closed beta test of Runbox 7 Webmail, contact support@nullrunbox.com with the subject “Runbox 7 Webmail beta test”. If you are selected to participate, we will then be in touch with further details.
We are making great progress with the Runbox 7 Webmail app and we are very excited that a version customized for mobile phones is now available for our beta testers!
If you’re using an Apple device you can access the mobile app by first opening the regular address of the Runbox 7 Webmail app in the Safari browser, and then tapping the Share icon in the bottom menu bar. Then tap “Add to Home Screen” to add the Runbox 7 Webmail app to your phone.
The Runbox 7 Webmail beta test is progressing quickly and the new webmail app has been updated with many new features since our 
