Microsoft launches new 365 Basic tier, overhauls its Office app

Called Microsoft 365 Basic, the new tier will be priced at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year, and will be globally available on January 30. Initially, users will have access to 100GB of cloud storage, an ad-free Outlook web and mobile experience, with enhanced security features like ransomware recovery and password-protected sharing links in OneDrive being rolled out in the coming months.