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MC1493186: Outlook Mobile Restores Send Availability Feature for Easier Meeting Scheduling

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Primary Audience

Microsoft 365 AdminsExchange AdminsIT ManagersService OwnersEnd Users
Why this score?
AI Confidence
HIGH
Enough detail is available to trust this assessment.
Assessment Reasoning
The announcement restores the Send Availability feature in Outlook mobile apps, meaning functionality has returned to normal. It improves user experience for scheduling but does not require admin action or configuration. Admin involvement is limited to awareness and communication, while mobile users directly benefit from an improved meeting workflow.
20
🛡️ Admin Impact
LOW
45
👥 User Impact
MEDIUM
30
⚡ Urgency
MEDIUM
15
🔧 Effort
LOW
ℹ️ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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AT A GLANCE

The Send Availability option has returned to Outlook for Android and iOS. Users can now quickly share open time slots when replying to messages.
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END USERS

Users can again insert available meeting times directly in replies on mobile.
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IT ADMINS

No immediate admin action required.
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ROLLOUT TIMELINE

Available:
Now

📢 Official Microsoft Message Center Announcement

Microsoft Outlook for Android and iOS: Send Availability functionality restored
Message ID: MC1493186

[What and why]

We have restored the Send Availability feature to the Microsoft Outlook mobile app experience. When composing a reply to an email, users can tap the calendar icon and select Send Availability, which allows them to see their availability and easily list time slots for their recipients. iOS users also have access to this feature through the on-screen keyboard and VoiceOver. This change makes it easier for mobile users to schedule meetings with others.

[Rollout schedule]

  • General Availability (Worldwide): This update is available now.

[Impact on your organization]

Who is affected

  • Outlook for Android and iOS users

Platforms and services

  • Microsoft Outlook for Android
  • Microsoft Outlook for iOS

What will happen

  • Users can view and send their meeting availability directly within the Microsoft Outlook for Android and iOS mobile apps, making it easier to schedule meetings with others.
  • iOS users can also access this feature by using the on-screen keyboard or VoiceOver.

[Action required and recommendations]

No action is required.

[Learn more]

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

Source: Microsoft Message Center • Analysed by MWPro

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