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2 clusters · 6 sources · 19 days · First seen 19 days ago · Last updated about 11 hours ago

Microsoft Outlook software updates and features

Overview

Microsoft has introduced updates and changes to its Outlook email client ecosystem. In late August, the company began rolling out an optional ‘Classic Outlook’ design theme for the web-based version and the new Outlook for Windows. This update serves as a visual ‘skinning’ of the interface to provide a more familiar environment for users transitioning from older desktop clients, though it does not alter underlying functionality.

Concurrently, the new Outlook—which serves as a replacement for the discontinued Windows Mail application—includes advertisements in the inbox for users without a Microsoft 365 subscription. While the new version offers a modern interface, it lacks certain professional features found in the classic version, such as robust offline modes and support for COM add-ins. Users seeking an ad-free experience can access the classic version through one-time purchases like Office 2024 Professional Plus.

Entities

Outlook · Microsoft · GoodOffer24 · Windows · Hotmail

Timeline

about 11 hours ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Microsoft Outlook introduces ads for non-subscribers
Users transitioning from Windows Mail to the new Outlook are encountering advertisements in their inboxes unless they subscribe to Microsoft 365. The classic, ad-free Outlook remains available via Office 2024.
19 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
Microsoft rolls out classic design theme for Outlook
Microsoft is deploying an optional “Classic Outlook” design theme for web and Windows users to provide a more familiar interface during the transition from older versions.

Sources

algerie7.com · it-boltwise.de · it-daily.net · pplware.sapo.pt · rockyharbour.ca · sapo.pt