The release of the Gmail Mimestream client for macOS from an Apple native took place

Mimestream uses the official Gmail API to work, and not the standard IMAP protocol for email clients. The application was developed on the basis of Swift, SwiftUI and AppKit, which allows you to use the system capabilities of macOS. In particular, notifications, dark mode, trackpad gestures and keyboard shortcuts.

The Mimestream interface will be familiar to many Apple Mail users. But the functionality is very similar to Gmail. By the way, the application is intended exclusively for access to the Google service. There may be support for other services in the future.

New features have been added to Mimestream for the official release:

• the ability to connect multiple Gmail accounts. They can be divided into profiles, for example, "Work" and "Personal", and each can be assigned its own icon and color;
• menu bar item for quick checking of unread messages without opening the application;
• advanced sorting capabilities using labels and filters;
• email chain tracking;
• support for templates, Gmail signatures, mentions, smart lists, custom markup;
• canceling the sending of the email.

In total, the service now has more than 100 options.

However, there is a fly in the ointment: during beta testing, Mimestream was free, but after the official release it will be offered by subscription - $4.99 (≈400 rubles) per month or $49.99 (≈4,000 rubles) per year. Until June 9, a 12-month plan can be issued for $ 29.99 (≈2,400 rubles).