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Published onJune 2, 2016

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The uses of mixed reality are nearly endless. With a large amount of interest beingdrummed up by businesses, Microsoft has found more and more commercial uses for the HoloLens. Just today, Microsoft released an update to the Mail and Calendar app for Windows 10, adding HoloLens support.

Ideally, users will be able to ‘place’ the calendar and email updates on their wall through mixed reality, enabling them to stay up to date on the happenings and itineraries. The application can be customized with a holographic accent and resized vertically to show off even more information.

Thanks to the Universal Windows Platform, developers are already able to play with these applications through Windows 10. Microsoft is encouraging any interested parties to download the Outlook Mail and Calendar app on their HoloLens, then to provide feedback on the developer forums for future advancement.

The Outlook Team has provided a shortFAQ for developersto get started:

Frequently asked questions

Q. How do I get Outlook Mail and Calendar apps on HoloLens?

A. Open the Windows Store on HoloLens, and search for Outlook Mail and Calendar. Click “Free” to follow the steps for installation.

Q. How do I get a HoloLens?

A. You can order a HoloLens Development Edition from theHoloLens product website.

Q. Where can I get more information or give feedback?

A. Please see more FAQs in thishelp articlefor more information about Office on HoloLens. You can share your feedback with us at thedeveloper forums.

Around every corner, the HoloLens impresses us even more with new updates and capabilities. Just yesterday, our own Sean Ong from WinBeta had the opportunity to show off the most recent update from first person perspective: setting up three different apps in HoloLens to run at the same time.Check out the video exclusively on WinBeta!

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Outlook Mail and Calendar app looks awesome running on HoloLens#

Frequently asked questions#