Friday, October 31, 2014

Software : Microsoft Outlook for Mac to look more like Outlook on PC

Software : Microsoft Outlook for Mac to look more like Outlook on PC


Microsoft Outlook for Mac to look more like Outlook on PC

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Microsoft Outlook for Mac to look more like Outlook on PC

If you aren't a fan of Microsoft applications on Apple devices, Microsoft has an announcement with you in mind. The company has updated its Outlook email client for Mac users and it will introduce a new version of Office for Mac by the end of 2015.

The updated Outlook tool features improved threading, a new interface and online archiving that will help you find old emails on the Outlook web platform. The goal of the launch is to provide a more consistent experience across PC and Mac devices, according to Microsoft. The new Mac interface will look and feel similar to Outlook on PC.

The new interface will include improved scrolling and agility when switching between Ribbon tabs, Microsoft said. It will also feature Master Category List enhancements that will enable users to name and color lists that sync between all Outlook clients.

The update is readily available at no additional cost for Office 365 commercial customers and Office 365 Home, Office 365 Personal and Office 365 University subscribers.

Office for Mac

In the first half of 2015 Microsoft says it will release a public beta for the next version of Office for Mac.

The final release will be available during the second half of the year, the company says. Office 365 commercial and consumer subscribers will get the next version at no additional cost.

Instagram is now auto-playing video ads right in your feed

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Instagram is now auto-playing video ads right in your feed

Facebook began displaying video ads in users' News Feeds this year, so it was naturally only a matter of time before it began doing the same in Instagram.

Ads aren't new to Instagram, but video ads certainly are, and these are of the extra-annoying auto-playing variety.

That said, Instagram has been testing these video ads for six months, and each one is reviewed by the company - just like its still ads are, reports Adweek.

Early ad buyers reportedly include Disney, Activision, the CW, and Banana Republic.

Workin' for the weekend

Ever since Facebook's takeover of the photo-sharing app in 2012, the social network has made it clear that even adopted apples don't fall far from the tree.

Facebook introduced Instagram ads in 2013, and rumor was early this year that Instagram might even ditch long-time partner Foursquare in favor of Facebook Places.

Whether that happens remains to be seen, but for now we'll definitely be enjoying all the new sponsored content clogging up our Instagram feeds.

As long as it pays the bills, right?

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