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This has resulted in Microsoft usingannoying full-screen and persistent pop-up ads to entice users to upgrade to Windows 11.
The pop-up notification indicates that the Mail and Calendar apps are changing and that the unified app is Outlook.
The new Outlook is replacing Mail and Calendar apps on Windows 11
I checked this out and launched the Mail & Calendar apps on my Windows 11 PC.
We recommend switching now so you’re free to become familiar with the new and improved experience."
The pop-up message featured two options/buttons:Continue and Not Now.
The new Outlook is replacing Mail and Calendar apps on Windows 11
Why don’t you try the new Outlook app for Windows?
I also noticed a “try the new Outlook” toggle in the top-right corner of the Mail app.
I decided to turn on the Try the new Outlook, which immediately closed the Mail app.
While trying to revert to the Mail native client on Windows after opting to try the new Outlook app, Microsoft will ask for feedback why you want to switch back.
I clicked the New Outlook toggle to revert to the native Mail client.
Luckily, you could still wiggle your way around this using the toggle.
Users can skip the A/B testing and download it from the Microsoft Store directly.
