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Join UsVersion 71.0beta, first offered to channel users on October 26, 2019
Improved "Recent" folder list for "Move to" and "Copy to" in message context menu
Address books are now stored as SQLite databases. Existing address books in MAB format (using a Mork database) will be converted.
Choosing a language for the user interface (multilingual UI) is now enabled (but ATN doesn't supply language packs for beta versions)
Calendar storage access is now asynchronous to improve performance
Application windows not maintaining their size after restart
Selected or unread messages not shown in the correct color in the thread pane (message list) under some circumstances
Issues when upgrading from a 32bit version of Thunderbird to a 64bit version. Note: If your profile is still not recognised, selected it by visiting about:profiles in the Troubleshooting Information.
When using a language pack, names of standard folders aren't localized
Problem with Google authentication (OAuth2)
Incorrect background color for summary view in dark theme with dark system theme
Mail account setup dialog resizing unexpectedly
Various visual glitches: Conditions in filter editor not high enough, folder location widget not showing folder name, global POP inbox not showing folder name, problem with menubar customization
Chat: Nickname not highlighted and textual smilies not replaced with emoticons
Chat: When creating a chat account, some properties, like the password, not saved properly
Chat: Extended context menu on Instant messaging status dialog (Show Accounts)
Calendar: Various glitches: Drag and drop of events, multiple identical notifications, toggles in Today Pane, agenda items not styled properly
Navigation buttons are now available in content tabs, for example those opened via an add-on search
During email account setup the "Configure manually" button is now available immediately
Address book column picker stays open for selecting multiple columns until user clicks outside or hits escape
"New email" icon in Windows systray changed from in-tray with arrow to envelope
Icons of attachments in the attachment pane of the Write window not always correct
Contact age calculation in address book not correct
Toolbar buttons of add-ons in the menubar not shown after startup
LDAP lookup not working when SSL was enabled. LDAP search not working when "All Address Books" was selected.
Chat: Unable to send messages using XMPP
Chat: Account reordering via drag-and-drop not working on Instant messaging status dialog (Show Accounts)
In dark theme unread messages no longer shown in blue to distinguish from tagged messages
Poor response time when entering an address for auto-completion
Dragging contacts from one address book to another sometimes failed
Scam link confirmation panel not working
In Write window, the Link Properties dialog wasn't showing named anchors in context menu
Calendar: Start-up failed if the application menu is not on the calendar toolbars
Calendar: Lightning not updating to corresponding 71.0b4 version. Workaround: Set preference extensions.lastAppVersion
to a value of 70.0 to force a refresh. Check version number in the Add-on Manager afterwards.
Opening the properties of a folder may hang on Mac
Chat: Twitter not working due to API changes at Twitter.com.