Microsoft acquires email app Acompli

After accidentally announcing it a little early, Microsoft is officially confirming it has acquired email startup Acompli. The surprise acquisition means Microsoft is picking up a powerful email client for iPhone and Android in another move that further cements CEO Satya Nadella’s focus on cross-platform technologies. The Verge’s Casey Newton called Acompli "the Outlook for iPhone that Microsoft hasn’t yet built," and it seems Microsoft was equally impressed with the powerhouse email app.

"We’re excited about what’s possible as we build on the app’s success and bring it together with work currently in progress by the Outlook team," said Rajesh Jha, VP of Outlook. "Our goal is to deliver fantastic cross-platform apps that support the...

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