Progressive Web Apps are just a combination of a traditional browser and mobile app experience. PWAs are web-based applications, created with the purpose to help users use them on devices like laptops, desktops, smartphones, phablet, tablets, and more – this been the main reason why a number of companies are also now migrating their website to PWAs. What this means, is that PWAs would seem like a website to anyone using it on a laptop, whereas to a mobile phone user, it would give the feel, impression, and experience of an app. So, with this move by Microsoft, converting Outlook.com mail services into Progressive Web App (PWA) – it allows any Outlook user to install the web app on Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and other platforms that natively support PWAs. It’s a useful alternative to the Microsoft Outlook Windows desktop app or the Windows 10 Mail app.
Install Outlook.com as a PWA
If you’re using a Chromium-based browser like Chrome or Edge, then the Outlook.com support is live right now. You can simply “Install” Outlook.com from the address bar by clicking the + sign > Install, and it will be treated as if it’s a native app on Windows PC, macOS or Chromebooks.
The Outlook PWA seems to be a server-side thing, though – so you’ll see it when you see it as long as you’re using a compatible browser. Once installed, as with the nature of PWAs, you’ll be able to view your emails offline, receive notifications, and essentially have the app presented in a window. There you have it, folks! Read next: How to install Office Web apps as PWA on Windows 11/10.
