The problem, and I have pointed this out as one of Microsoft's main bad practices, has been the roll-out.
The Skype integration was initially missing from, but it was an obvious addition seeing as Microsoft owns the VoIP and messaging service. The setup is simple, and the feature works as expected - security codes can be received via email, SMS message, or call and can also be pulled from an app that's able to generate them. The two-factor authentication feature is not designed specifically for, but the functionality extends to it as the service is part of Microsoft accounts. Google refreshed its service with Hangouts, but this has not affected the corresponding functionality. The Google Talk integration was meant as way of keeping in touch with acquaintances who use Gmail. Microsoft has added a number of major features and improvements to its service, including:
It is a minor change, but it enhances the appeal of for migrating Gmail users. The behavior, however, is different because the former service will actually move the selected items in a folder that the user previously chose to use for the archive (instead of changing the label like its rival does). Microsoft took a cue from Google by allowing users to archive emails by pressing a single button, like on Gmail. The new design was rolled-out across the board, with all parts now looking like they always should have. Some parts of the interface had the Hotmail look and feel, while others had the new one. The complementary services - Calendar, People and SkyDrive - now feature the same look as, which was not always the case.
The clean and simple design remains one of the best features, which Microsoft should in no way try to alter significantly. There is little to dislike about the interface - my only gripe is still the extra click needed to mark emails as read. The email service still looks great and fresh inside a browser, more than a year after its launch. Microsoft has not changed the recipe behind.
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