Microsoft Now Making Outlook for Mac Free to All

Microsoft has just made Outlook for Mac free to use, meaning users no longer need a Microsoft 365 subscription or Office license to access the email client. This surprise move comes as Microsoft continues to make its desktop Outlook email client more web-powered.

Outlook for Mac includes support for Outlook.com accounts, Gmail, iCloud, Yahoo, and any other email provider that has IMAP support. The client was redesigned in 2020 with a user interface that’s tailored to Apple’s macOS design. It also includes features like multiple calendar views, a redesigned message list, and a new search experience.

The new version of Outlook for Mac also includes some of the most popular features from the Windows version, including a Focused Inbox, Travel and Delivery Summary, and support for non-English languages. Microsoft is also offering the ability to add multiple accounts to one window to make managing your mail easier.

Microsoft has also added several security features to Outlook for Mac. These include two-factor authentication, data loss prevention, and other features designed to protect user data. Additionally, Microsoft has also tightened its privacy policy to give users more control over their data.

Microsoft’s move to make Outlook for Mac free is a welcome surprise for many users. It gives people a chance to access an email client with a user interface that’s tailored to Apple’s macOS design. It also includes numerous security features to protect user data, as well as the most popular features from the Windows version.