What's new in Windows Live Hotmail?

Like many, I discovered I finally got the new Hotmail interface today. Here’s what’s new:

It's faster and better!

  • Enjoy a cleaner look and faster performance.

  • A combined "classic" and "full" version of Hotmail means everyone gets access to all the great features Hotmail has to offer. One version = greater simplicity.

  • You choose how to display your reading pane to preview messages - side, bottom, or off.
  • A great new contact picker makes it easier to look up contacts when writing an e-mail.

  • Type the first few letters of a friend's name or an e-mail address who you want to send an e-mail to, Hotmail fills in the rest.

  • Dress up Hotmail with one of several new design themes.

We're also building some new stuff in Hotmail (scheduled to be available by early 2009), including

  • Ever-growing storage. Your inbox capacity will automatically increase as you need more space.
  • IM through Hotmail. See if your Messenger contacts are online and say "Hi! :-)"
  • Helpful new calendar features that make it easier to share your calendar with friends and family.

Discuss this Article 6

Waethorn
on Oct 31, 2008
Um....neet (?) I'll keep using Outlook and Exchange TYVM.
Waethorn
on Oct 31, 2008
Hotmail. NAO MOAR BETTR!
DRWAM
on Oct 31, 2008
Can you use the free version with the iPhone yet?
robertsjoe
on Oct 31, 2008
Hotmale is a dead brand. Just like AOL email addresses. They have a stench about them.
Delmont
on Oct 31, 2008
I believe mine has been updated this afternoon too. Not really sure of the difference though.
Waethorn
on Nov 1, 2008
I've been able to use it in Windows Mobile for years now.

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