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Microsoft brings redesigned Apple Watch notifications for Outlook

By Wei Zhang
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A quick heads up for those of you who are using Outlook for iOS on a regular basis. It looks like Microsoft has decided to revamp the Outlook notifications for Apple Watch, so if own the wearable device, you should start seeing them after you download the latest update.

As per Microsoft’s announcement, the new notifications should allow Apple Watch users to see important emails, reminders, as well as detailed event information via Outlook calendar. It’s the only important change included in the update, at least according to the official changelog from the App Store.

This is the third Outlook update aimed at Apple Watch users that Microsoft releases this month, but that doesn’t mean that other platforms have been neglected.

Microsoft revealed last week important new features that will be coming to Outlook for Android and iOS soon, including the option to select favorite persons and notifications, Office Lens upgrades and a couple of other nifty improvements.

Questions & Answers

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What new features do the redesigned Outlook notifications for Apple Watch include?

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The revamped notifications allow Apple Watch users to view important emails, reminders, and detailed event information through the Outlook calendar. This is the main change in the latest update for the wearable device.

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Are there any other changes included in this specific update for Outlook on Apple Watch?

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No, according to the official changelog from the App Store, the redesigned notifications are the only significant change in this particular update. Other platform updates are mentioned separately.

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What other improvements has Microsoft recently announced for Outlook on different platforms?

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Microsoft recently revealed features coming soon to Outlook for Android and iOS. These include the ability to select favourite people and notifications, along with upgrades to Office Lens and other improvements.

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