Outlook Lite has been around since 2022 for Android devices in specific regions, and it quickly became a popular option. With a 5MB install size and a narrower feature list, it was especially appreciated in emerging markets and with users owning older hardware. Microsoft's decision to abandon the Lite version likely has to do with streamlining development and upping security. It can now focus entirely on the Outlook Mobile app going forward. Although Microsoft recommends switching to Outlook Mobile, you aren't necessarily beholden to the official offering. Off the top of my head, Android mobil
"I recommend setting up an alternative now": Microsoft's Outlook Lite app for Android has a final retirement date set as it turns its focus to Outlook Mobile… Feedback Hub app update Finally, the company recently released the Feedback Hub app version 2.2604.101.0 in the Dev and Canary channels, with some improvements. In the latest update of the app, Microsoft shipped changes for the window behavior so that it has a consistent default startup experience. …
… It's not even mentioned by name in the Release Preview changelog, but it is described: "This update accelerates app launch and core shell experiences such as Start menu, Search, and Action Center." My sources say that this is indeed the Low Latency Profile feature that I detailed earlier in the mon… …
… Winning over developers Microsoft is on a mission to fix Windows 11 , and part of that effort is improving the app experience. Well-known developer Rudy Huyn is building a new team to work on Windows apps . …
… The company is directing users to transition to the full Outlook app, which now serves as Microsoft’s single mobile email experience. …
… The changes for File Explorer and Search are the kind of improvements that rarely make flashy headlines but genuinely improve the experience over time. Prioritizing local apps and files over web results in Search is something Windows 11 should have done from the start. …
… This feature makes the Xbox app a full-screen experience that is easily controlled with the game controller, and this mode prioritizes the gaming experience by reducing background activity and other distractions. …
… The setting appears during the Out-of-Box Experience OOBE on the same page used to configure the device name. …
… Windows Search Box We've started making changes to make Windows Search Box more relevant, starting with making it easier to find your files and apps: Files and apps more reliably appear ahead of web suggestions when your content is a stronger match Voice access and Voice typing Fluid Dictation is n… …
… Microsoft has also reevaluated its AI strategy in Windows 11, streamlining its user experience across its ecosystem and even removing Copilot in apps like Notepad , which happened earlier this month. …
… In the same way, if you want to update only specific apps, create an "included apps.txt" with the ID of the apps you want to auto-update in the folder you specify to store your lists. Finally, click the "Save Settings" button to apply the changes. …