ways Microsoft 365 is improving the experience for Mac users
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In this atypical year, many of us have discovered a new sense of appreciation for our computers as critical tools to get work done. Now more than ever, we are all looking for new ways to be productive on our laptops and desktops. At Microsoft, we are committed to delivering great experiences that help our customers work easier and faster on their favorite devices. With this in mind, we want to share some of the latest Microsoft 365 innovations that can make you even more productive on a Mac.
Universal app support for Macs with M1 is here
We are excited to announce that starting today we are releasing new versions of many of our Microsoft 365 Business Standard for Mac apps that run natively on Macs with M1. This means that now our core flagship Office apps—Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Microsoft Remote Desktop—will run faster and take full advantage of the performance improvements on new Macs, making you even more productive on the latest MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. These new apps are universal, so they will continue to run great on Macs with Intel processors. The apps are not only speedy, but they also look fantastic as they have been redesigned to match the new look of macOS Big Sur. Here is a peek at Outlook on the new 13-inch MacBook Pro.
If you have automatic updates turned on, you will start to receive these updates today. Otherwise, you can go to the Mac App Store and click the Updates tab, or with Microsoft AutoUpdate, you can go to your Office app’s Help menu and choose to Check for Updates.
Given today’s remote work scenarios and the shift to hybrid work, more and more businesses are relying on virtual desktops to ensure their employees can remain productive and secure wherever they work. Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac lets you connect to Windows Virtual Desktop and remote PCs. With our latest update, Remote Desktop adds native Universal support for macOS—meaning it runs great on M1- and Intel-based Macs—in addition to providing Kerberos integration and support for East Asian keyboard input. This new update makes it easier for those using M1-powered Macs to have an optimized native remote desktop experience.
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