Microsoft Unveils New Version of Outlook for Mac with Enhanced Features

Microsoft has finally released an updated version of its Outlook for Mac, which promises to deliver a more modern user interface, improved performance, and enhanced features. The new version, announced earlier this week, is now available for Office 365 subscribers at no additional cost.

One of the key enhancements in the new Outlook for Mac is the Master Category List support, which allows users to access category lists (name and color) and sync them between Mac, Windows, and OWA clients. Additionally, the online archive support enables searching of Exchange archived mail, both online and on-premises.

The updated version also features a new modern user interface with improved scrolling and agility when switching between Ribbon tabs. Microsoft has also made significant improvements to performance and reliability, thanks to its new threading model and database enhancements.

The company claims that the new Outlook for Mac delivers better performance and reliability, making it a more efficient and seamless experience for users. The update is designed to offer a consistent experience with the iPhone and iPad versions of Outlook, which was released earlier this year as part of the Office for iPad suite.

Microsoft has also announced that it will be releasing an overhauled version of Office for Mac in 2015, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote. The public beta is expected to be available in the first half of 2015, with a commercial release targeted for the second half of the year.

The new Outlook for Mac is now available through Microsoft's Office 365 subscription service, offering users a more modern and feature-rich email, calendar, and contacts app. With this update, Mac users can finally experience an overhauled version of Office for their platform, which has been long-awaited since the last big release in 2010.

With its focus shifting to mobile and cloud apps, Microsoft's announcement marks a significant milestone for Mac users who have been eagerly waiting for an updated version of Office for their platform. The new Outlook for Mac is now available, offering improved performance, reliability, and features that will enhance the overall user experience.

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