Microsoft finally adding long-awaited features to Outlook for Windows

In 2023, Microsoft announced that the Mail, Calendar, and People apps on Windows were officially coming to an end and would be replaced by Outlook for Windows. Those apps are still available on the Microsoft Store, but only until December 31, 2024.

From then on, we’ll only have Outlook for Windows — and up until now, that’s been a sore point for many users who have criticized the newer app’s lack of many features from the older apps.

But it seems as if Microsoft has listened and taken the criticism to heart. According to Windows Latest, you can expect to see around 30 new features added to the Outlook app later this year.

The new features will include support for PST files, better control over email retention lengths, and the ability to pin important folders to the top of the app. If you’re interested in AI assistance, Copilot will be able to help you rewrite portions of your email before sending it off.

A complete list of all upcoming changes to Outlook for Windows can be found on the official Microsoft 365 site.