Microsoft Outlook is getting a handy new feature for mobile users in a hurry

Text predictions are coming to Outlook on Android and iOS

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Typing out long emails on a smartphone can be painstakingly difficult at times which is whyMicrosoftis currently working on a new feature forMicrosoft Outlook.

According to anew poston theMicrosoft 365 Roadmap, the software giant plans to update itsemail clientfor Android and iOS with text predictions next month to help mobile users be moreproductive.

As many organizations have now implementedhybrid workpolicies, more employees will likely soon find themselves commuting to the office once again. This means that many of them will have a few minutes on the train or subway to tackle a few emails before work.

Text Predictions

Microsoft’s engineers are currently in the process of adding text predictions to Outlook on both Android and iOS.

Once this feature rolls out in November, Outlook will be able to suggest words and phrases as users of the company’semail servicecompose messages. If a user wants to use one of Outlook’s suggestions in a message, they’ll simply need to swipe to accept it.

While text predictions are a useful feature, Microsoft is certainly playing catch up withGoogleas the search giant addedSmart Composewhich offers similar functionality toGmailall the way back in 2019. Regardless, text predictions will likely be a welcome addition to Outlook on Android and iOS.

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