MC1393802: Outlook for iOS and Android: Send Availability feature to be retired
The Send Availability feature in Outlook for iOS and Android will be retired by late July 2026. Users can no longer share availability directly in emails but can manually include times from their calendar. No admin action is needed; update support and user guidance accordingly.
[What and Why:]
We're retiring the Send Availability feature in Outlook for iOS and Android. This change aligns with ongoing efforts to simplify mobile email experiences and focus on core productivity workflows. Users can continue to share availability by referencing their calendar and including available times directly in email responses.
[Rollout Schedule:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High): We will begin rolling out in mid-July 2026 and expect to complete by late July 2026.
[Impact on Your Organization:]
Who is affected: All Outlook users on iOS and Android devices
Platforms/Services:
- Outlook for iOS
- Outlook for Android
What will happen:
- The Send Availability feature will be removed from the Outlook mobile compose experience.
- Users will no longer see the Calendar (availability sharing) option while drafting an email.
- There are no changes to calendar functionality itself.
- Users can still check their calendar and manually include available times in email responses.
- This change is enabled by default; there is no admin configuration or override.
[Action Required/Recommendations:]
No admin action is required.
- Inform helpdesk and support teams about this change.
- Update any internal documentation or user training that references the Send Availability feature.
- Advise users to use their calendar to determine availability and share times manually in email replies.
[Compliance considerations:]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.