I can move my photos to iCloud all I want, but Apple Mail at the end of the day is just a client for email, and I want a non-google email account too.
No, all you overachievers out there, I don't want to self host (in ANY way) my own email server or infrastructure in AWS or whatever, no matter how easy you think it is. I want a reliable email account with stellar human support if I lose access to it. Happy to pay for it if required. What's the best options out there?
"Ask HN: What email service should I use instead of Gmail?" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33905137
"Ask HN: Looking for Email Service Recommendations" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32973303
and alternatives to the alternatives "Ask HN: Protonmail Alternative?" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33705123
(And sure, go for it - their newer UI is really good)
Fastmail is arguably the sweet spot for "leave me the fuck alone and just do emails" coupled with generally being very reliable and cost-effective. Always use your own domain, regardless of service.