Microsoft shares a glimpse of its new Microsoft 365 app
A recent video from Microsoft shows off the new Microsoft 365 app on Windows.
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What you need to know
A new Microsoft 365 app is on the way. It will replace the current Office hub app and have more features than its predecessor. The goal of the app is to provide a unified experience across Microsoft 365 apps, including Office, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams. To show off the app, Microsoft shared a brief video this week (viaNeowin).
Microsoft’s video doesn’t include any new information, but it shows the app in motion, which makes it easier to appreciate. The clip starts off by illustrating that the new Microsoft 365 app plays nicely with content from all apps, not just those from Microsoft’s suite. Figma, Adobe, and other files appear within the “My content” section of the app.
All of the Microsoft 365 apps appear within the “Apps” section alongside third-party apps and company apps. There’s also a feed that includes meetings and content from people you follow.
The Microsoft 365 app separates content into categories, including items that were shared within meetings or by other people.
Here are the features Microsoft highlighted whenannouncing the appearlier this month:
The new Microsoft 365 app will begin rolling out in November 2022. It will arrive as an update to the existing Office app on Windows. Since it’s based on web technology, the new Microsoft 365 app will provide the same experience across various platforms, including Windows, the web, and mobile platforms.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
