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Microsoft will shut down its Outlook Lite app on May 26, ending support for the lightweight email service launched in 2022 for Android devices with limited storage and slower internet connections. Outlook Lite had already been marked for retirement after Microsoft announced last year that it would be removed from the Google Play Store in October 2025. The latest move means the app will also stop working for existing users next month.

In a support page for Outlook Lite, Microsoft said users should move to its standard mobile app. “To continue enjoying a secure and feature-rich email experience, we recommend switching to Outlook Mobile,” the company said. Microsoft said Outlook Lite users will still be able to access their existing emails, calendar items, and attachments by signing in to Outlook Mobile.