Microsoft has been hard at work recently refining theWindows 11experience, especially with the release ofMicrosoft Copilot+PCs. But, if you still use the classic Windows Mail app, I’ve got disappointing news for you.
Microsoft is set to end support for it’s Windows Mail, Calendar and People apps at the end of the year. In recent months, Microsoft has begun to move users over to the new Outlook for Windows app which will replace them. Microsoft is set to end its support of these aforementioned apps as of December 31st.
I’m one of those users who have migrated over, so now whenever I open the Windows Mail app, it automatically opens Outlook instead.
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Microsoft wants users to migrate to its new Outlook app
The Outlook app is a more streamlined experience
If you’re still using the old Windows Mail app, you’re able to try the new Outlook app now by sliding the toggle that saysTry the new Outlookin theupper-right cornerof the mail app. I switched over to it earlier this year and have enjoyed my experience with it thus far. It’s essentially just taking the Outlook web experience and turning it into an app instead.
You can access your calendar and contacts through the new app via the sidebar on the left. If you have Microsoft 365, it’s an easy way to access all the benefits of your subscription too, like Word, PowerPoint or Excel. You can unify your email inbox too and view emails from multiple providers all in one place. So, if you have a Gmail or Yahoo account, you could add that to your Outlook app also.
The Outlook for Windows app officially entered itsgenerally availablestage this past August. For more information on Microsoft’s timeline and overall migration plan for the new Outlook app, you can checkoutMicrosoft’s site.
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