Windows 8 Windows 8 Blogs: Building the Mail app

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The latest blog in this series tells of how the Mail metro app was conceived and designed...

Hundreds of thousands of folks have been using the “App Preview” of Mail on a daily basis since the Windows 8 Release Preview. We’ve also been updating it along the way through the new Windows Store with more updates planned. In this post we go into the background of the Mail app and talk about the design and features, especially relative to Metro style design principles. This isn’t an exhaustive list of Mail features or features yet to be added and primarily focuses on the design and integration with Windows 8.

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The blog post highlighted the evolution of the Mail app, particularly focusing on its inception and design principles in alignment with the Metro style design of Windows 8. It mentions the extensive usage of the "App Preview" version of Mail by hundreds of thousands of users since the Windows 8 Release Preview. The post emphasizes ongoing updates through the Windows Store, with more updates in the pipeline. Here are some key points from the blog: - User Base: Hundreds of thousands of users have been utilizing the "App Preview" version of the Mail app on a daily basis since the Windows 8 Release Preview. - Updates: The Mail app has been continuously updated over time through the Windows Store, with more updates planned for the future. - Design Focus: The post delves into the background of the Mail app, highlighting its design and features, particularly emphasizing its adherence to Metro style design principles. It's intriguing to learn about the behind-the-scenes development and design considerations that went into creating the Mail app for Windows 8.