Canary Mail
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| Initial release | 2016 | ||||||
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| Operating system | Windows, Android, macOS, iOS, watchOS | ||||||
| Size | 124.9 MB (iOS), 73.3 MB (macOS) | ||||||
| Type | Email client | ||||||
| Website | canarymail | ||||||
Canary Mail is an email client that offers artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities backed by technology from OpenAI & Cohere, as well as open-source language models from Hugging Face. The app is available on Windows, macOS, Android, and IOS.
History
[edit]Canary Mail was co-founded by brothers Sohel Sanghani and Dev Sanghani.[1] Surge, Sequoia Capital's program which aimed at rapidly scaling up startups in India and southeast Asia launched its sixth cohort in January 2022, comprising 20 early-stage startups.[2] Among these startups is Canary Mail, which raised $2 million.[3]
Features
[edit]Canary Mail flagship feature, Copilot, leverages artificial intelligence to help users write, summarize, and prioritize emails. The app's free version offers basic features, while the Pro Version, offers additional features, including Copilot, a built-in calendar, contact profiles, customized notifications, pinned emails, end-to-end encryption, read receipts, and custom snooze times.
Canary Mail is available on multiple platforms and allows users to access their emails from various devices. Users can optionally use the default Gmail keyboard shortcuts, which Wired noted could be significant for those who have been using Gmail for a long time.[4] Canary Mail supports encrypted emails with or without PGP and works with all email services. Researchers identified it as the only iOS email app not vulnerable to Efail, a serious security vulnerability that could break PGP encryption.[5]
Reception
[edit]PCMag's review of Canary Mail notes that it is user-friendly and offers a great experience for both beginners and advanced users. It highlights the application's wide variety of features and security features such as end-to-end encryption and two-factor authentication. However, the review also points out drawbacks such as occasional glitches and a calendar that could use improvement. The magazine rated Canary Mail 4 stars, deeming it "excellent".[6]
TechRadar describes the app as a top choice for users concerned about email security and highlights its PGP encryption as one of its strongest features. It notes that the app has a user-friendly setup and interface, with thorough documentation and support available to assist users. While acknowledging the high price point, the review ultimately recommends the application and rates it 3.5 out of 5 stars.[7]
The Next Web's review of Canary Mail highlighted its design and extensive feature set. The review notes that it stands out from its competitors due to its attention to detail and inclusion of features overlooked by other email clients such as the app's smart inbox, which uses AI to prioritize important emails. The review also highlights that it offers full encryption by default, making it a strong choice for privacy-conscious users.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sequoia invests in Canary Mail". The Times of India. 2022-05-19. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ "Sequoia Surge picks 20 startups for its sixth cohort; raises $60 mn from investors". cnbctv18.com. 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ "Two tech startups in Gujarat raise Rs 71 crore". The Times of India. 2022-03-22. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ Pot, Justin. "Gmail Is Kind of a Mess. Here's How to Fix It". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ "Efail: Breaking S/MIME and OpenPGP Email Encryption using Exfiltration Channels Efail: Breaking S/MIME and OpenPGP Email Encryption using Exfiltration Channels". Research Gate. October 2018.
- ^ "Canary Mail". PCMag. 2023-04-03. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ Wolfe, Bryan M. (2021-12-13). "Canary Mail review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ Clark, Bryan (2018-03-14). "I still hate email, but I love Canary". TNW | Apple. Retrieved 2023-04-30.