A new design for the Global Address List in Outlook
Microsoft is updating the Global Address List (GAL) design in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook.
19. October 2025
Tagged: Outlook
Microsoft will retire activity-based timeout in Outlook on the web starting January 2026
Microsoft will retire the activity-based authentication timeout for Outlook on the web starting in January 2026. Admins should switch to the Microsoft 365 idle session timeout to maintain consistent session control across web apps.
12. October 2025
The Outlook profile card now highlights external participants in emails
Outlook now shows a visual indicator on profile cards for external participants, helping users quickly identify when they’re communicating outside the organization.
4. October 2025
Outlook Lite app for Android will be retired
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.
7. September 2025
Outlook event scheduling will be enhanced with Copilot and changes to Meeting Insights
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.
27. August 2025
Web-based Share to Teams experience in Outlook will be retired
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.
24. August 2025
Managing mobile devices in Outlook is changing
The ‘Mobile devices’ page in Outlook will be retired.
15. August 2025
Microsoft is retiring support for inline SVG images in Outlook
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.
15. August 2025
Outlook Newsletters and their hidden SharePoint Embedded containers
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.
29. July 2025
Outlook Newsletters will be enabled in August 2025
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.
27. July 2025
Enhanced folder management in Outlook on iOS and Android
Outlook on iOS and Android now allows users to easily create, delete, rename, reorder, and move folders directly within the app.
28. June 2025
Custom icons for Outlook Mobile accounts
Outlook for iOS and Android now lets users choose custom icons for their accounts, making it easier to navigate between multiple accounts.
16. June 2025
New usage report for the new Outlook and Outlook Classic
A new report in the Exchange admin center gives admins insights into user activity for the new Outlook and Outlook Classic.
25. May 2025
Category shortcuts for the new Outlook
The new Outlook for Windows will soon allow users to quickly categorize emails with predefined shortcuts, similar to Outlook Classic.
24. May 2025
Improvements for shared mailboxes in the new Outlook
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.
24. May 2025
Configure the name pronunciation feature in the Microsoft 365 admin center
The configuration for the name pronunciation feature in Teams and Outlook is now available in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
25. April 2025
Outlook now supports a comma to separate the recipient’s contact name
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.
17. April 2025
Users can set custom account descriptions in the new Outlook
Users can now set custom descriptions for their accounts in the new Outlook, making it easier to manage multiple accounts.
12. April 2025
Message recall in the Outlook Mobile app
Outlook for iOS and Android allow users to request a recall of sent emails within their organization.
6. April 2025
The “Feed” app in Outlook Mobile will be retired
The Feed app will be removed from Outlook Mobile, making the Feed tab inaccessible.
16. March 2025