The new Outlook for Windows adds Copilot and other perks, but I still prefer the classic version

Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET Microsoft is really trying to convince people to use its new Outlook for Windows app. Toward that end, the app has received its latest round of updates. Those include Copilot AI, offline access, and a few other perks, according to a Microsoft support page spotted by Windows Central. Topping the list is Copilot. Microsoft's AI will now be available to use across all your connected email accounts, including Outlook.com, Hotmail.com, Live.com, and MSN.com, as well as third-party providers such as Gmail, Yahoo, and iCloud. Of course, the access isn't freely bestowed. To tap into Copilot, you'll need either a Copilot Pro subscription or available AI credits through a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family plan. Also: Tech prophet Mary Meeker just dropped a massive report on AI trends - here's your TL;DR If you qualify, Copilot will pop up as an icon on the top toolbar. Click that icon and you can ask Copilot to draft a new email for you based on your prompt. ... Read full article.