It was refreshing for Microsoft to make a stand regarding the future of Windows Mail, which will not be swept off completely due to the latest introduction of a new Outlook application for Windows. This follows months of uncertainty and rumours caused by development probabilities that the application being used for email may be changed or, in some cases, discontinued.

So, what’s really happening?

With the announcement and release of the new Outlook for Windows, an updated and integrated email client replacing Hotmail, Microsoft first appeared to halt the Windows Mail app from the franchise. This change raised questions from the dedicated audience, who once again embarked on using Mail for the simplicity it offers as opposed to Outlook and the extra features it offers. Save for a few recent statements from Microsoft whereby I learnt that although the role of the Mail app may shift, it’s not disappearing outright. However, in both the options that will be provided to the users, people can decide what option they think is better for them.

Why Keep the Mail App Around?

The rationale for the company to maintain the Mail app is mainly based on the consumers. Out of the two, Mail has been preferred by many due to it having fewer demands in comparison to Outlook and being lighter. For people who may not need all the additional utility of Outlook but still want a clean and simple email client, the Mail app can still serve as a great solution for those people.

Moreover, Microsoft understands that quite many people depend on the Mail app integrating with the Calendar app, another simple tool that conveniently synchronises for daily organising. This two-app approach is what Microsoft is aiming to cover both the base of the low-end and the high-end users.

The Bigger Picture: Looking at the overly prominent industry of Microsoft, Outlook for Windows is arguably the mainstay.

The Mail app will survive the update, but Microsoft is also inviting users to check out the new Outlook app, which boasts a richer feature set, more cohesion, and a more comprehensive experience across devices.

The long-term goal for the company is to make Outlook the go-to email client for Windows by making updates to the program that will make it easy to use the application for personal as well as business purposes.

Bottom Line

For now, Mail app enthusiasts can breathe easy: Of course, Microsoft does not plan to do away with it completely. This complexity is beneficial for the consumer because the company’s approach allows consumers to pick: Outlook aficionado or the new, stripped-back Mail app convenience; all in a world of Windows email services continuously changing for the consumer.