# AR Email Applications The Hololens App Allows Users to Check Their Email in Augmented Reality By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hololens-app References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/microsoft-hololens-augmented-reality-outlook-calendar/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-hololens/en-us/apps) To make the process of answering emails easier than ever before, [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-outlook) has added support for its Outlook and Calendar applications to the [Hololens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xar) app. The application not only allows users to view their email in augmented reality, but it also helps them access information when separated from their smartphone or PC. The Hololens app allows users to bring up their Outlook and Mail applications anytime or place when used in conjunction with the Hololens AR headset. The program places the user's calendar and inbox on a virtual surface that can be checked as needed. Users can then customize these applications based on their personal preferences. While the technology is still being developed, the [AR email application](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-message-concept) demonstrates how new technology can be used to improve office productivity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Augmented Reality Email:** Augmented reality email applications like Hololens allow users to view and interact with their email in a virtual environment. - **Mobile VR Applications:** Mobile VR applications can provide users with access to email and calendar information even when they are away from their smartphones or PCs. - **Productivity Enhancing AR Technology:** AR email applications are an example of how new technology can be used to improve office productivity by providing convenient and immersive access to email and calendar information. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Technological advancements in augmented reality and virtual reality are disrupting the way users access and interact with email applications. - **Communication:** The communication industry can benefit from augmented reality email applications that provide users with new and innovative ways of managing their email. - **Productivity Tools:** Augmented reality email applications can be integrated into productivity tools to provide users with a more immersive and efficient way of managing their email and calendar. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consolidated E-Mail Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-outlook.md) - [Collaborative Professional AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almer-arc-2.md) - [Holographic Health Concierges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-assistant.md) - [Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-cosmetics-3.md) - [Augmented Reality Projection Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetop.md) - [Digital Professional VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-vr-headset.md) - [Technical Enterprise-Ready AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-ar-headset.md) - [Mixed-Reality Tech Support Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-support-services.md) - [AI Email Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aimail.md)