Microsoft has released a new version of Outlook desktop app. The new Outlook for Windows is now available to Office Insiders on the Beta channel. This is an update to Outlook which is part the Office suite. It doesn't replace the preinstalled mail app in Windows 11. However, it is part of 'Project Monarch' that brings the unified Outlook experience across the Windows ecosystem.
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Microsoft Teams is now available in the Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Teams app is now available in the Microsoft Store. Users can install the client software on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft has actually announced its intention to bring the app to the Store in the 365 roadmap about a month ago.
winget now supports portable apps
Windows Package Manager "winget" starts supporting portable apps. The appropriate capability is available since 1.3.1251-preview. Currently it is an experimental feature, but it is enabled by default in the preview release.
Here’s how Outlook One for Windows (Project Monarch) looks like
The development of a unified email client Outlook for Windows, also known under the code name Project Monarch, has been underway for more than a year. Microsoft's goal to make work and look identical everywhere. Eventually, it will replace the default Mail & Calendar apps.
Microsoft opened sources for the classic 3D Movie Maker app from 1995
Microsoft has open-sourced 3D Movie Maker, a program that allows kids to create movies. The app allows placing 3D characters and props in pre-configured environments, as well as adding sound effects, music and dialogue. The company released app's C++ sources under the MIT license.
Xbox May firmware update ads QoS for traffic and Stories on mobile
Microsoft has announced the release of the Xbox May Firmware Update. It is available for both the Xbox Series X and S and the entire Xbox One family. This update adds support for Quality of Service (QoS) traffic priorities. It will keep the network running efficiently under the load.
PowerToys 0.58 is here with ARM64 and core improvements
Microsoft just released a new stable version of PowerToys 0.58. It is focused on improving ARM64 compatibility, where it now runs natively. The legacy WebBrowser component is now ditched for the modern WebView 2. PowerToys is now built exclusively with .NET framework 6, and its Settings are now using WinUI 3.
Microsoft Teams desktop app may be coming to the Microsoft Store in May 2022
The Microsoft Teams desktop app could be available in the Microsoft Store as early as May 2022. This follows from the updated roadmap for Microsoft 365. As it is not an exact schedule, it can be adjusted back and forth. So there is a chance to see it in the Store even earlier.
Microsoft Journal has updated with the Windows 11-like design
Microsoft has announced that the Journal app is no longer the Microsoft Garage project. It become an officially supported app. The company released a new version Journal that features an updated look that matches the Windows 11 style of the UI.
PowerToys Peek will show a quick image preview with a keystroke
The PowerToys team is working on a new tool for the app suite. Called "PowerToys Peek", it adds a new option to File Explorer. When you press a hotkey (Shift + Space by default) on the selected image, it opens a frameless window with the image preview. This works independently from your current file associations and doesn't change them.
