Microsoft will kill one of the most useful Windows applications. The technology giant revealed that Mail will stop operating this yearso users will have to migrate to Outlook. Although the company mounted a campaign to inform its users for months, the final date was pending.
in an entry published on their support websiteMicrosoft confirmed that Outlook is “the future”“Mail, Calendar, and Contacts” in Windows 11. The redesigned version of the mail client will replace the Mail, Calendar, and People apps, bringing the experience together into a single app.
Microsoft revealed that technical support for Windows Mail, Calendar and People will end on December 31, 2024. After that date, users They will no longer be able to send or receive emails with the application, so they will have to export their settings to the new Outlook. You will also not be able to create events with the Calendar app or register new contacts in People.
“We are currently in the process of moving existing users to the new Outlook for Windows,” Microsoft said on its website. “Local emails, calendar events, and contacts stored in Mail, Calendar, and People will remain exportable by following the steps in Export emails and contacts from Windows Mail or People and import to the new Outlook. “
Although Microsoft comments on its website that users will still have the option to return to Windows Mail and Calendar with a toggle button, this will not be possible after 2025. At this time, Outlook is optional and there is the possibility of going back if you don’t like its interface or if you prefer an ad-free experience. However, the toggle will not be available after the support date ends.
Outlook shows that the future of Windows is ads
If you are an Email user and at some point you decided to try the new outlook you will have realized that the experience is far from ideal. One of the strong points of the Windows email client is its simplicity and ease of use, thanks to a clean and functional interface. In contrast, Outlook is feature-rich and has one feature that everyone will hate: ads.
In an era where every email client is riddled with AI or ads, Windows Mail seemed like an oasis. Unfortunately, desktop apps are no longer relevant and Microsoft is looking for ways to increase revenue. The new Outlook is a packaged web app loaded with ads that will help increase the technology coffers.
If you want an experience identical to Windows Mail, Wino Mail is the best option. Its creator is a big fan of Windows Mail and Contactsso he decided to develop an alternative. “Wino’s main motivation is to bring all of Mail & Calendar’s existing functionality over time without changing the user experience that millions have loved since the days of Windows 8,” he mentioned.
Wino Mail can be downloaded from GitHub wave Microsoft Store. The free version supports 3 accounts (Gmail, Outlook, IMAP)although if you need more you can pay 10 euros or $179 MXN.
There are also other alternatives like Outlook Classic, which is included in the Office suite if you paid for a dongle, or Thunderbird, if you like living in 2004.
