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Still using Classic Outlook? Microsoft highlights 15 reasons to switch to New Outlook

Usama Jawad — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:34:01 +0000

Microsoft highlights 15 New Outlook productivity features in its latest effort to persuade reluctant Classic Outlook users to switch. Read more...

Microsoft is finally bringing All Accounts view to Outlook on Windows

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 28 May 2026 08:06:02 +0000

After years of complaining online and filing feedback, Outlook users on Windows are finally getting Unified Inbox. Read more...

Microsoft streamlines access to Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 12 May 2026 05:20:02 +0000

Microsoft is transitioning Copilot from a separate sidebar into a native, intuitive component of the Office experience by introducing a simplified entry point. Read more...

Microsoft is bringing a much-needed feature to Outlook

Usama Jawad — Wed, 06 May 2026 21:32:01 +0000

Microsoft is preparing a helpful Outlook improvement that could make everyday email mistakes much easier to fix across more scenarios. Read more...

Microsoft faces fresh criticism for removing "HUGELY impactful" Outlook feature

Usama Jawad — Tue, 05 May 2026 12:54:01 +0000

A seemingly small Outlook change sparks major frustration, with users urging Microsoft to reverse course as complaints pile up across forums and feedback channels. Read more...

Microsoft will begin blocking legacy TLS connections in Exchange Online soon

Usama Jawad — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:12:01 +0000

Outlook's backend is dropping outdated security protocols soon, and organizations still relying on them could face sudden disruptions unless they act fast. Read more...

Microsoft locking Outlook users out with "tried to sign in many times" email recovery bug

Sayan Sen — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:58:01 +0000

Many users say they have been locked out of their Microsoft email with the error "You've tried to sign in too many times with an incorrect account or password" message. Read more...

Copilot in Outlook gets superpowers that enable automatic management of inbox and calendar

Usama Jawad — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:58:01 +0000

Copilot in Outlook is evolving into an AI that acts on your behalf, reshaping how emails and schedules are handled behind the scenes. Read more...

Microsoft shares some details on Outlook iOS outage that makes the iPhone app unusable

Sayan Sen — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:20:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that Outlook on iOS has gone down as it have been hit by an outage. The company is investigating and has released some preliminary details. Read more...

Microsoft Teams and Outlook are getting significant changes soon

Usama Jawad — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:04:01 +0000

Teams is about to feel very different with major UI changes for the toolbar and performance tweaks, while Outlook quietly adds smart Copilot features you might rely on daily. Read more...

Project Hail Mary, but Grace is stuck with two Outlooks and both don't work

Usama Jawad — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:02:01 +0000

From lunar flyby to IT support, Artemis II astronauts report Outlook failures, proving even deep space isn't safe from Microsoft's software bugs. Read more...

Microsoft finally fixes Classic Outlook bug breaking Gmail sync

Usama Jawad — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:50:02 +0000

After weeks of frustration, Microsoft finally resolves a major Outlook sync issue that effectively left Gmail and Yahoo users locked out. Read more...

Latest feature in New Outlook may finally make you ditch Outlook Classic

Usama Jawad — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:24:01 +0000

Microsoft just revamped a core Outlook feature, and the way you discover and connect with people will feel much smoother now. Read more...

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Automapped calendars feature for Outlook coming after 18 month delay

Paul Hill — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:24:01 +0000

Microsoft will soon automatically display automapped calendars when switching between classic and new Outlook for Windows. This feature has been delayed for a whopping 18 months. Read more...

Microsoft: Copilot can now take care of meeting conflicts in Outlook

Pradeep Viswanathan — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:58:01 +0000

Microsoft is launching an AI-driven Copilot feature for Outlook that automatically resolves calendar conflicts by rescheduling one-on-one meetings. Read more...

Microsoft Edge will automatically open Copilot when you click links from Outlook

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:16:01 +0000

In case you need help understanding your emails, Microsoft Edge will soon open Copilot whenever you click a link in Outlook. Read more...

Outlook has a really annoying bug, and Microsoft only has wonky workarounds for now

Usama Jawad — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:40:01 +0000

Microsoft confirmed a bizarre Outlook bug that makes your mouse vanish, and the official workarounds are pretty awkward. Time to upgrade to the new Outlook? Read more...

Microsoft is retiring an Outlook feature because it was causing too much confusion for users

Usama Jawad — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:04:01 +0000

Microsoft is killing a long-standing Outlook feature next month, and IT admins have zero say in the sudden change. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Copilot is becoming a lot more powerful soon

Usama Jawad — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:44:01 +0000

Microsoft is working on new integrations in PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. Read more...

Microsoft Planner "major" overhaul begins rolling out to users, cuts iCalendar feeds

Paul Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:50:01 +0000

Microsoft is overhauling Planner with a major shakeup arriving right now. The update modernizes the app but guts power user features like iCalendar feeds. Read more...

Microsoft 365 is down, as rough January continues [Update: Servers are back up]

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:04:01 +0000

Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview, are currently down. Read more...

Patch Tuesday nightmare continues: Certain Windows apps will freeze during use

Usama Jawad — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:32:01 +0000

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday update (KB5074109) continues to wreak havoc, by now breaking applications like Outlook that interact with cloud storage services such as OneDrive. Read more...

Microsoft makes Outlook "completely unusable" as Windows 11 25H2/24H2 update breaks it

Sayan Sen — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:44:02 +0000

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 update has broken classic Outlook as the app has been made "completely unusable." There is only one way to fix this. Read more...

Microsoft confirms annoying Outlook Classic bug impacting many

Usama Jawad — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:32:01 +0000

Microsoft is actively investigating an Outlook bug happening in the classic version of the app and annoying many. Read more...

Outlook for Windows is getting an interesting meeting feature soon

Usama Jawad — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:04:01 +0000

Outlook for Windows is getting a bunch of features this month, and one in particular will make configuring meetings a breeze. Read more...

Teams, Edge, Copilot, and Outlook are getting some big updates soon

Usama Jawad — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:48:01 +0000

Microsoft has revealed a host of updates for some of its Microsoft 365 apps, with the aim of further boosting productivity. Read more...

Microsoft is bringing exciting features to Outlook, Teams, Edge, and Copilot

Usama Jawad — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 07:30:01 +0000

Microsoft is rebranding some Edge features, and bringing new capabilities to other Microsoft 365 software. Read more...

Microsoft really wants partners to use the new Outlook, offers free service for transition

Usama Jawad — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:12:01 +0000

Even though many Microsoft customers think that the new Outlook app is "hot garbage", the company wants partners to turn the tide. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Copilot in Outlook gains voice experience, new email and calendar features

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:02:10 +0000

Microsoft has unveiled major updates for Copilot in Outlook announced at Ignite 2025, significantly enhancing email and calendar management. Read more...

Some exciting features are coming soon to Edge, Excel, Outlook, and Copilot

Usama Jawad — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:16:02 +0000

Microsoft is working on several exciting features across Microsoft 365 products, including Copilot integration with OneDrive files in Finder on Mac. Read more...

Microsoft is adding some very useful features to Edge, Outlook, Copilot, Teams, and more

Usama Jawad — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:16:01 +0000

Microsoft is planning a ton of features for various Microsoft 365 applications, designed to further boost productivity. Read more...

Microsoft makes it easier to add iCloud accounts to Outlook

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:24:02 +0000

Microsoft is simplifying how users add Apple iCloud accounts to Outlook apps replacing the need for cumbersome app-specific passwords. Read more...

Microsoft 365? More like Microsoft 404

Usama Jawad — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 01:00:01 +0000

Microsoft 365 has experienced numerous outages this year, with two happening within the span of two days. It's clear that the company needs to improve in this area. Read more...

Microsoft is making an important change to inline images in Outlook

Usama Jawad — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:28:01 +0000

Microsoft is making a breaking change to new Outlook platforms, that aligns them with the classic Outlook app on Windows, interestingly. Read more...

Microsoft suggests new bug breaks Windows Outlook so bad there's no way to 'fix' it

Sayan Sen — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:42:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed a new bug is breaking Windows Outlook and there is no way to 'fix' it, at least for now. Read more...

Microsoft really wants you to switch to the new Outlook

Usama Jawad — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:46:01 +0000

Microsoft is eager for customers to try out the new Outlook experience, which many believe is "hot garbage". Read more...

Microsoft killing lightweight version of Outlook app as it will block installs soon

Sayan Sen — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 20:18:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that it is killing the lightweight version of the Outlook app called Outlook Lite. New installations will be blocked. Read more...

Microsoft finds new way to quietly get you on New Outlook for Windows without "forcing"

Sayan Sen — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:28:01 +0000

Microsoft is introducing a new way to quietly get users onto the New Outlook for Windows app without "forcing" the thing on them. Read more...

Microsoft is changing how you send Outlook emails very soon

Sayan Sen — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:02:01 +0000

Microsoft is changing how users send Outlook emails. This is meant to be a productivity improvement and the rollout is happening very soon. Read more...