Merlin
App for Outlook.com

App for Outlook.com

Wraps Outlook.com in a Google Chrome App so it can be used as if it were a native app on any OS.

What is App for Outlook.com?
'App for Outlook.com' is an unique web application wrapper transforming Outlook.com into a native-like app on any OS you use. This Chrome extension allows you to switch between different Outlook.com accounts, and provides accessibility via the Chrome App Launcher or your OS's native application launcher. You can run Outlook.com in its own window, mimicking the behaviour of a native app. Not an official app, but a convenient alternative to access Outlook.com.
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Users: 10,000+
Rating: 2.40 (81)
Version: 1.5 (Last updated: 2016-05-10)
Creation date: 2016-05-10
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • webview
  • storage
Size: 15.37K
URLs: Website
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# 8471 ▼ 71

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Have you ever wished you could use Outlook.com as if it were a native app on your computer? Well now you can with App for Outlook.com! This simple Google Chrome App wraps the Outlook.com website in a Chrome application that can be run outside of the Chrome web browser.

Features *Easily switch between multiple Outlook.com accounts using the new sessions feature *Launch Outlook.com from the Chrome App Launcher *Run Outlook.com in a window like a native application on your OS! *Pin Outlook.com as an application in your OS's native application launcher (such as the Mac OSX Dock and Windows Task Bar)

What's new in v1.5: *UX improvements

Please note that this is an unofficial app and was not developed by Microsoft or its affiliates. The app simply provides an app container for the Outlook.com website and services. Outlook.com is owned, maintained, and operated by Microsoft.

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • All outlook inboxes at one place
  • Session concept works for personal and work accounts
  • Convenient for managing multiple mailboxes, people, calendars in 1 environment
Cons
  • Issues with logging in
  • Advertisement banner in mail function
  • Small window size, difficult to view content
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Can only see a small portion of the screen
  • Issues with logging in
Recent reviews
לא מתאים לגודל החלון, רצועה צרה של איזור עבודה, לא מאפשר שימוש. do not fit the window size, only small strip as working space so not workable
by Erez Ovdat Erez Ovdat, 2015-01-23
Virker ikke.
by Torstein Finnbakk Torstein Finnbakk, 2015-01-13
Same as Guillaume, only see about 20% of the page up top of window. Can see about one email line, not working correctly
by Danny Warner Danny Warner, 2014-12-13
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Safety
Risk impact

App for Outlook.com is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

App for Outlook.com is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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