Outlook Groups
| Developer(s) | Microsoft Corporation |
|---|---|
| Initial release | September 18, 2015 |
| Operating system | |
| Type | Group collaboration software |
| License | Proprietary software plus services |
| Website | groups.outlook.com |
Outlook Groups was a mobile application for Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, Android and iOS that could be used with an Office 365 domain Microsoft Account, e.g. a work or school account. It is designed to take existing email threads and turn them into a group-style conversation. The app lets users create groups, mention their contacts, share Office documents via OneDrive and work on them together, and participate in an email conversation. The app also allows the finding and joining of other Outlook Groups. It was tested internally at Microsoft and launched September 18, 2015 for Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile users.[1]
After its initial launch on Microsoft's own platforms they launched the application for Android and iOS on September 23, 2015.[2]
Outlook Groups was updated on September 30, 2015 that introduced a deep linking feature as well as fixing a bug that blocked the "send" button from working.[3] In March 2016 Microsoft added the ability to attach multiple images, and the most recently used document to group messages as well as the option to delete conversations within the application programme.[4]
Outlook Groups was retired by Microsoft on May 1, 2018 [5] The functionality was replaced by adding the "Groups node" to the folder list within the Outlook mobile app.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Outlook Groups app is now available for Windows 10 Mobile and Windows Phone 8.1". Windows Central. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ Edmonds, Rich (23 September 2015). "Microsoft releases Outlook Groups for Android to help you engage with your team". Android Central.
- ^ Coppock, Mark (26 October 2015). "Microsoft updates Outlook Groups app on Windows phones, adds admin functions". WinBeta.
- ^ Allison, Michael (29 March 2016). "Outlook Groups for iOS updated with new features". MSPowerUser.
- ^ "Outlook Groups app is retiring".
- ^ "Use Groups in the Outlook mobile app".
