Microsoft has been rumored to be developing One Outlook for a while, but a new leak suggests we're closer than ever to finally getting our hands on the all-in-one email client.
The leak was spotted by Temmie on Telegram, then posted on Twitter by @TomWarren, and visually resembles the current Outlook web service, except for the built-in window controls.
For those unaware, One Outlook (formerly known as "Project Monarch") will see Windows 11 apps like Outlook, Calendar, and Contacts consolidated into a single app that works across PC, Mac, and the web to replace your Outlook clients. existing. the desktop, including Outlook web, Outlook (Win32) for Windows, Outlook for Mac, and Mail and Calendar in Windows 10.
This is not the first time One Outlook has been leaked. A version of the app came out last year, but it wasn't available to anyone working outside of Microsoft, so this is the first version we've seen that works on work and school accounts.
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Unfortunately, the new app doesn't seem to work on personal Outlook accounts, though those with access to a work or school account can try the One Outlook beta (clicking this link will download Setup).
Microsoft has yet to announce when One Outlook will officially launch to the public, but this leak at least indicates that we may not have to wait that long. Initial speculation was that the app would be available to Windows Insiders around April 2022 and then be set for a full QXNUMX release later this year, so while no official release date was provided, it appears that things are still on the right track.
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A unified system for Outlook apps certainly makes sense, especially with so many people still using the old Windows 10 operating system, but that doesn't mean everyone is happy with it.
Personally, I've always hated using the built-in Mail app because of its clunky design, and I'm sure I'm not the only one, but there's more to an email client than just looks.
While having everything in one place and with a consistent layout can make life easier for those who use Outlook regularly, there are currently a lot of comments on social media regarding memory consumption, as well as the fact that the service is based on web instead of being "integrated into the system". , which could cause problems for users with slow internet or poor connections.
Windows 11 has also been criticized for its reliance on web applications leading to slow performance and high RAM usage. Unfortunately for those who rely on the current Mail app on Windows 10 or Windows 11, this could be phased out in the months after One Outlook is fully released, though hopefully an option will remain in the system.
Previously, Microsoft stated that the classic and new One Outlook apps will be available simultaneously to give users the opportunity to manage their change, which certainly suggests that the two may not co-exist forever.
Since Microsoft relies so heavily on web apps for Windows 11, the operating system makes less powerful devices feel more like a bloated Chromebook than a Windows 10 upgrade. Luckily, Microsoft remembers to start giving Windows XNUMX some love. your native apps. too instead of accessing web services.
Through Windows Central