Microsoft is preparing an update for its Outlook mail service that will solve an unnecessary headache for iOS users.
As explained in a new entry (opens in a new tab) in the company's product roadmap, Outlook for iOS will soon let users choose whether to share images as attachments or embed them in the message body.
Historically, the only option available was to embed images in messages, with noticeable effects on readability, especially when trying to send multiple photos at once.
Microsoft Outlook update
Microsoft Outlook has been a central part of people's personal and professional lives for many years, but the way the service is consumed has changed over time. Increasingly, people are accessing their email on mobile platforms, a trend likely accelerated by the transition to hybrid working.
Therefore, the iOS and Android versions of Outlook should come equipped with identical functionality to the desktop app. In some cases, the small screen size means it's not feasible, but the inability to attach photos to emails on mobile is hard to explain.
Scheduled to roll out in late June, the next Outlook update will at least fix the issue for Apple customers, making it easier to send multiple photos (from your local gallery or cloud storage) without affecting the reading experience.
TechRadar Pro asked Microsoft if Android users can expect a similar update in the near future.
Beyond updating image attachments, Microsoft has been working on a significant overhaul to Outlook in Windows 11. Called "One Outlook," the new email client is designed to unify Outlook's various productivity tools. etc - under a single platform.
The client also offers deeper support for Microsoft Loop, a service that allows users to collaborate on portable data widgets in Microsoft 365 Apps.
The ultimate goal is likely to bring One Outlook to all major platforms, which would address current gaps in the user experience on desktop and mobile.