Why is the "play my emails" feature in outlook being retired in June 2024? I use it for 2 hours everyday, and it makes me much more efficient.

I also use Read My Emails daily during my commute, or even at home if I am doing chores. It is the only way I can keep up with my emails. I was hoping that it was being retired because it was being replaced with something better: read my emails, read my Teams chats, etc...I am disappointed to see that it is not being replaced at all!! Please resume it or replace with something better

I use "play my emails" on the Outlook app on my phone through Office 365. Will I still be able to use the new feature in Windows 11 to use voice commands to read and write emails?

I echo Nathan’s feedback. I also rely on my app to read emails on my drive or walk. This feature has been a game changer for me, as I get hundreds of emails a day…I gained a lot of efficiency. I’ve shared this tip with many of my co-workers.

You have not explained why this function is being retired?

I see you can still do this on my computer, but that is not the same benefit as being able to do it on the APP when I’m mobile. If I’m at my desk looking at my computer..I can simply read my emails and don’t need someone to read for me.

Please consider to keep this feature, or something similar. There are some things that can improve the feature..but for now I’d be happy to just have it.

Thank you!

I use the Play My Emails features multiple times every day on my iPhone. Including similar features in Windows 11 doesn't help me. I need to hear my emails while I drive, walk, and so on. Once the feature exists, why would it removed from the mobile app?

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