Microsoft on the other hand has been on something of a charm offensive recently. It might come as a surprise then that one of the most promising alternatives to this ubiquitous client sallies forth from none other than the old enemy itself, It integrates well into the system, has the ability to host multiple email accounts, boasts a unified inbox, and in classic Apple style is easy to use. Of course for most people the Mail app that Apple includes with every iPhone or iPad is the one to use. Gmail and Yahoo have their own dedicated apps, while the likes of CloudMagic and myMail cater to those with multiple email accounts. Using a good client then is very important if you want to get the best out of your electronic missives, and there are no shortage of apps on offer across the iOS platform. While some may bemoan the concept as broken – surpassed by instant messaging, texts, or collaborative software – the truth remains that for the vast majority of people it is one of the first things they set up on a new phone, tablet or PC. For many users we think these additional options will make switching to Outlook a very pleasing experience, and might just make Apple up its game.Įmail is an essential part of any modern technology device. We can’t help thinking though that it’s beginning to look a little rough around the edges, and the features that Outlook brings to the table only increases the sense that Mail is now lagging behind in terms of being a truly modern email solution. In contrast Apple’s own offering is still a stable and solid choice that is already a very familiar setting for the majority of iOS users. There are some problems though, with the lack of a full screen view for emails being the most puzzling, plus little things like not being able to set up Out-of-office replies directly from the app like you can in Apple Mail.

We also like how the calendar and contacts are integrated into the app, although until you can edit the information fully it’s still only a hint at how things could be.

The scheduling feature is very useful, and the way attachments are handled truly is a real step up. In many ways Outlook is a very impressive mail app that builds on the previous success of Accompli – the app that Microsoft acquired and rebranded as Outlook.

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