Microsoft is retiring the Outlook Lite app for Android starting in October 2025, beginning with new users. Existing users can continue for a limited time before the app is fully retired in favor of Outlook Mobile.
Microsoft is updating Outlook’s event scheduling with a cleaner event form and new Copilot-powered enhancements. Licensed Copilot users will benefit from agenda drafting and meeting preparation features, while Meeting Insights will be retired for those without a Copilot license.
Microsoft is retiring the web-based Share to Teams experience in Outlook. Starting late September 2025, the feature will only work with the Teams desktop app installed. Users without the client will no longer see the standalone web dialog and will be prompted to install Teams instead.
The ‘Mobile devices’ page in Outlook will be retired.
Outlook will soon stop rendering inline SVG images, displaying blank space in their place. SVG files sent as attachments will still be accessible from the attachment area.
Outlook Newsletters may look simple on the surface, but behind the scenes, each new newsletter creates a hidden SharePoint Embedded container. In this post, I’ll share insights about how they work, what to watch out for, and why admins should pay close attention.
Outlook Newsletters lets users create and share recurring email updates directly within Outlook. Starting in August 2025, the feature will be enabled by default to support more effective team communication.
Outlook on iOS and Android now allows users to easily create, delete, rename, reorder, and move folders directly within the app.
Outlook for iOS and Android now lets users choose custom icons for their accounts, making it easier to navigate between multiple accounts.
A new report in the Exchange admin center gives admins insights into user activity for the new Outlook and Outlook Classic.
The new Outlook for Windows will soon allow users to quickly categorize emails with predefined shortcuts, similar to Outlook Classic.
Shared mailboxes in the new Outlook will now be displayed like regular accounts, with a new icon for easy identification. This will enhance user experience without removing any access to shared resources.
The configuration for the name pronunciation feature in Teams and Outlook is now available in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Outlook allows users to choose whether to use a comma as a recipient separator or as part of a contact’s name. This update is particularly useful for organizations using the “Last name, First name” format.
Users can now set custom descriptions for their accounts in the new Outlook, making it easier to manage multiple accounts.
Outlook for iOS and Android allow users to request a recall of sent emails within their organization.
The Feed app will be removed from Outlook Mobile, making the Feed tab inaccessible.
A new Outlook for Windows usage and migration report is available in the Microsoft 365 admin center. This report provides insights into active user adoption and usage metrics for the new Outlook.
Outlook for iOS and Android has a new feature allowing users to attach emails directly in the compose window.
Users can now add shared folders to their Favorites list, making it easier to access important resources. This feature will enhance their experience on Outlook for Windows and the web.