Microsoft has a new version of Outlook for Android in the ...
A lightweight version of Outlook appears to be on the way to Android.
www.windowscentral.comHere’s the latest at a glance:
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Outlook for Android has moved out of preview and received a major update focused on performance and stability, along with a refreshed look and feel. The update also adds IMAP support, updated People section, improved directory search, a three-day calendar view, and customizable swipe gestures, among other improvements. This marks a shift from a preview to a full, GA-style release with ongoing feature polish. [Source: summary of recent updates to Outlook for Android; confirms move from preview and general feature set][1]
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The app is listed in Google Play for devices running Android 4.0 and up, and the current version includes options to set default folders for Archive, permanently delete items from the Deleted Items folder, and other user-requested features.[1]
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In earlier years there were lightweight options (Outlook Lite) intended for low-end devices, with separate roadmaps and discussions about a faster, smaller Android experience. While Outlook Lite existed in certain regions, Microsoft has since concentrated investment on the main Outlook app according to 2022–2023 coverage.[2][3]
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In 2024, Android and iOS updates expanded features for Outlook on Android, including improved event handling, enhanced search capabilities (including past events up to one year), and calendar-related enhancements. A Teams integration facet was noted in some updates to enhance cross-app search and navigation.[4]
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For IT or release-tracking context, Microsoft maintains release notes for Outlook Mobile (including Android) that document ongoing updates and fixes for Microsoft 365 Apps subscribers.[6]
If you want, I can pull the most recent official Microsoft release notes or summarize current user-facing changes from the latest Google Play listing and Microsoft blog post, and I can also create a quick timeline of the major Android Outlook updates with dates. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Outlook for Android no longer in preview, gets performance and stability improvements.[1]
- Outlook Lite and related Android versions coverage and discussions.[3][2]
- 2024 Android/iOS updates with improved events, search, and calendar features.[4]
- Release notes for Outlook Mobile (Android).[6]