Microsoft is set to replace the Mail and Calendar apps with the all-new Outlook desktop client on Windows 11, which will make life easier for many users.
Microsoft has announced that it will finally say goodbye to the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) mail and calendar apps in Windows 11. Starting in 2024, all new Windows 11 devices will ship with the new Outlook for Windows softwareweb-based, as the default messaging experience, according to a support page published by the company.
The disappearance of the mail and calendar applications is not really surprising since the new Outlook has long been tested and has been has already replaced classic apps in beta versions of Windows 11.
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No more Mail and Calendar on Windows 11
Although the Mail and Calendar apps are technically Available for download in the Microsoft Store until the end of 2024, new PCs running Windows 11 ship with Outlook instead. “Starting in 2024, new Windows 11 devices will ship with the new Outlook for Windows as the default mailbox app, free for everyone.”
Current app users have the option to switch to the new Outlook by following the on-screen instructions provided via a switch in the apps. The new web-based Outlook for Windows client will be available for Office 365/Microsoft 365 subscribers, but consumers with personal email accounts (like Gmail or Outlook.com) can also use the application on their PC.
The new Outlook for Windows offers a vastly improved experience compared to the old mail and calendar apps. It’s a free app that doesn’t require a subscription and includes AI-powered features to improve email composition. We remind you that the application is very complete since you can also connect your Gmail or Yahoo accounts to Outlook.
In any case, moving away from Mail and Calendar should save users from switching apps to access their appointments and other events, since everything is now available in Outlook.