Microsoft will soon shut down Outlook Lite, forcing Android users to switch to Outlook Mobile after months of phased shutdowns.

Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of the Outlook Lite app for Android, effective May 25, 2026. This lightweight email application was designed for lower-performance devices.

The app shuts down next month ...

Now, Outlook Mobile is the default app on both iOS and Android. Android’s own choice, Outlook Lite, is no longer available. Outlook Lite was never available for iOS. This app is intended for Android ...

Microsoft is set to fully retire Outlook Lite in May 2026 - see the exact date.

Outlook Lite served as the only way to use Microsoft’s emailing service on a “low-powered” Android device since 2022, ...

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Anyone using the popular Outlook service on their Android phones would be wise to check which app they have installed.