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However, the team behind Sunrise was recently acquired by Microsoft, and since then they have had less and less time to work on Sunrise development. So the app itself is now defunct, but some of its best features live on in Outlook for Android and iOS.
These new features include some that are purely cosmetic, such as icons to change quotes based on their name. This means that "Meet Jen for Dinner" will have a small fork and knife icon for her event..
Other changes are functionally useful:when setting a location for events, the app will automatically try to find the place you're entering. Once complete, you can use your phone's maps app Google Maps on Android:Everything You Need to Know Google Maps on Android:Everything You Need to Know Does Google Maps on your Android device feel a bit intimidating? We've got you covered. Here you will find everything you need to know about using Google Maps on Android. Read More
If you change your mind about a meeting, you can also adjust the time of an event simply by dragging the controls. These updates are sent to all attendees, which helps keep things on track.
Finally, the Sunrise integration brings new calendars that you can add for sports teams or TV shows. These will keep you informed of when your favorite team is playing or remind you to make time to watch your favorite shows. Geek TV:18 of the best TV shows for Geeks. Geek TV:18 of the best TV shows for Geeks. Countless geek TV shows produced over the years, but which ones are the best that every self-respecting geek should have seen by now? Read more.
Hardcore Sunrise users will still be disappointed by this loss of functionality. For everyone else using Outlook, though, these features are pretty easy to come by.
Did you notice these updates in your Outlook app? Let us know if you recognized them as coming from Sunrise in the comments!
