Microsoft Releases New Outlook for Mac, Announces Next Office for Mac is Coming in 2015

Microsoft today launch a new Outlook for Mac email application and announced that the next version of Office for Mac is coming in 2015.

OUTLOOK FOR MAC
The new Outlook for the Mac, which delivers improved performance and reliability and a fresh look and feel that is unmistakably Microsoft Office. This release offers a more familiar and consistent experience between Outlook on the PC, Outlook on the web and Outlook Web App (OWA) for iPad, iPhone and Android devices.

Features:
● Better performance and reliability as a result of a new threading model and database improvements.
● A new modern user interface with improved scrolling and agility when switching between Ribbon tabs.
● Online archive support for searching Exchange (online or on-premises) archived mail.
● Master Category List support and enhancements delivering access to category lists (name and color) and sync between Mac, Windows and OWA clients.
● Office 365 push email support for real-time email delivery.
● Faster first-run and email download experience with improved Exchange Web Services syncing.


Pricing and Availability:
The new Outlook for Mac is available to Office 365 commercial customers and Office 365 Home, Office 365 Personal and Office 365 University subscribers.
● Office 365 Commercial customers can get the new Outlook for Mac by accessing their Office 365 Portal, (Gear icon > Office 365 Settings > Software > Outlook for Mac icon) or visiting the Software page.
● Office 365 consumer subscribers can get the new Outlook for Mac by going to their My Account page.

OFFICE FOR MAC
Microsoft says Office for Mac has been delayed due to the company's focus on mobile; however, it announced that the new version will be coming next year.

Continuing our commitment to our valued Mac customers, we are pleased to disclose the roadmap for the next version of Office for Mac—including Word for Mac, Excel for Mac, PowerPoint for Mac and OneNote for Mac. In the first half of 2015 we will release a public beta for the next version of Office for Mac, and in the second half of 2015 we will make the final release available. Office 365 commercial and consumer subscribers will get the next version at no additional cost, and we will release a perpetual license of Office for Mac in the same timeframe.

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