Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Microsoft Releases Outlook Web App for iPhone and iPad

Microsoft launched the Outlook Web App for iPhone and iPad today.
Here is a detailed description:
IMPORTANT: You need to have the latest update of Office 365 for business to use this app. If you’re not sure about your account status, please contact your IT department before installing.

With OWA for iPhone you can:

Get work done faster with email
  • Organize your email quickly with Conversation View, Mark as Junk, Flag, and Categories
  • Quickly search or browse email in all folders including Outlook Favorites
Manage your schedule with ease
  • Schedule meetings using attendee free/busy and room finder 
  • View shared calendars including delegate support
  • Use your voice to look up a contact or bring up your schedule
Keep business data secure
  • Remote wipe erases only your corporate data in OWA for iPhone and leaves your personal data on the device alone 
  • Separate passcode for OWA for iPhone provides an additional layer of security
Requirements:
  • The mailbox must be on the latest update of Office 365 for business or Exchange Online
  • iPhone must be iPhone 4S or higher and have iOS 6 or higher

Remember that Microsoft recently launched the Office Mobile for Office 365 subscribers.