Microsoft’s New Outlook coming to Windows 10 PCs soon
Microsoft is preparing to introduce the new Outlook to Windows 10 PCs through an upcoming update. While some users may not welcome this change, blocking the app’s installation is impossible. However, Microsoft provides instructions for removing it after installation.
Starting January 28, 2025, the new Outlook will be included in an optional Windows 10 update. It will then roll out to all Windows 10 PCs as part of the February 11, 2025, monthly security update. For now, the new Outlook won’t replace the classic Outlook, allowing both to run side-by-side. Microsoft plans to phase out the classic version in the future.
The new Outlook is also planned to replace the Mail & Calendar app, a lightweight, native solution for Windows 10 and 11 users. However, many feel the new Outlook falls short in comparison. Unlike Mail & Calendar, the new Outlook is a web-based app, lacking its predecessor’s seamless integration and features.
Critics, including Senior Editor Zac Bowden, have voiced strong dissatisfaction with the new Outlook, citing its lackluster design, reduced functionality, and slower performance. Bowden has described it as the worst built-in email client among major operating systems, noting that other apps like Gmail and Apple Mail offer better user experiences due to their native designs.
Despite widespread criticism, Microsoft continues to push the new Outlook, prioritizing it over the more reliable and user-friendly Mail & Calendar app. While some users may adapt to the change, others remain frustrated by the decision to replace a trusted app with a less capable alternative.
