Microsoft has revamped the Outlook app for Android and iOS with a new UI and other improvements. Outlook for iOS receives a clean, refined new look that puts your email, calendar, people and files front and center.
The message list on the Outlook now clearly calls out event invitations and an “event” icon makes it easy to identify events at a glance, by showing the details of the proposed event with a clear action to RSVP right from your inbox. The “flag” and “attachment” icons are more prominently displayed on the right side of the message list. Both File and Photo attachments are now available in one click at the time of composing an e-mail.
Meanwhile, the Android app for Outlook gets Material Design elements that refreshes the UI. The app gets redesigned header, message list and compose experiences. Calendar Agenda view is overhauled to show more information about your events at a glance. Finally, event details, the People list and contact details are also revamped with a new look.
In addition, Microsoft has announced that it will shut down the Sunrise Calendar app after completely integrating it into Outlook. The company had acquired Sunrise in February this year for over $100 million. Outlook app will get richer calendar experiences from Sunrise in over coming months including Interesting Calendars and connections to your favorite apps and services.