LogicMail 2.1 Enters Public Beta With Background Message Polling

lmsetup2-04-01-175x131LogicMail offers a a good alternative to your mail needs on a BlackBerry, as previously promised right before DEVCON 2011 the application v2.1 enters into public beta.  The application now has a requested feature of background message polling.

New FeaturesL

Key new features of 2.1 are:

  • Background server polling
    • Home screen notification icon
    • Configurable refresh intervals
    • IMAP: Can check both INBOX and non-INBOX folders
    • IMAP: Uses IDLE to keep the connection open when possible
  • Can automatically connect and check for mail on application startup
  • Can auto-start on device startup
  • Improved setup wizard, including configuration of new features
  • App now hides instead of exiting closed (Exit option still available)
  • Option to mark messages read/unread without viewing them
  • Supports the IMAP COMPRESS extension (optional)
  • Support for OS7 hybrid-touch devices (e.g. Bold 9900)
  • Faster detection of stalled network connections
  • Supports OS 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.0, 6.0, and 7.0

Note: May impact battery life, since LogicMail does not use push notification

You can download the update by pointing your BlackBerry to http://logicmail.org/ota

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