Microsoft’s Outlook for Android and iOS will no longer sync with Facebook calendar
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Microsoft has decided to remove one functionality from its Outlook for Android and iOS app: the ability to sync calendars. The good news is the change will only affect three services: Facebook, Meetup and Evernote.
The Redmond giant put up a post to inform Outlook users on Android and iOS that beginning September 13, the app will no longer sync calendars from the three services mentioned above. No explanation has been given, but Microsoft promised to give users a 2-week reminder within the app, if they are currently syncing any of these calendars in Outlook.
Apart from the fact that syncing with Facebook, Meetup and Evernote calendars will no longer be possible after September 13, the change will not affect Outlook mobile users in any other way.
Microsoft hasn’t said whether or not the calendar sync functionality for these three services will ever return and didn’t offer any alternative solution. If you’re currently syncing Outlook calendar with any of these three services, you’ll be getting a reminder soon if you keep using the feature.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific services will be affected by this change to Outlook's calendar sync feature?
Which specific services will be affected by this change to Outlook's calendar sync feature?
The change will only impact calendar synchronisation with Facebook, Meetup, and Evernote. No other services are mentioned as being affected by this decision.
Q.When will this change to Outlook for Android and iOS officially take effect?
When will this change to Outlook for Android and iOS officially take effect?
Beginning September 13, Outlook for Android and iOS will no longer sync calendars from Facebook, Meetup, and Evernote. This is the official start date for the removal of the functionality.
Q.Will users currently syncing these calendars receive any advance notice about the upcoming change?
Will users currently syncing these calendars receive any advance notice about the upcoming change?
Yes, Microsoft has committed to providing users with a two-week reminder within the app. This notification will appear if they are actively syncing calendars from the affected services.
Q.Has Microsoft provided an explanation for why this calendar synchronisation functionality is being removed?
Has Microsoft provided an explanation for why this calendar synchronisation functionality is being removed?
No, the article states that Microsoft has not offered any explanation for this decision. They also haven't indicated if the functionality will ever return or provided alternative solutions.
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