Cortana gets a male voice and Outlook for iOS integration in leaked video

Microsoft’s Cortana assistant is getting new features later this year, adding voice options (including a male voice for the first time) as well as an integration with the Outlook app on iOS, according to a leaked video posted by Twitter user @h0x0d.

The new Outlook features seem to largely revolve around a new “Play My Emails” feature that will see Cortana go over your new emails in a miniature briefing. During the briefing, you’ll be able to sort or flag conversations using your voice.

The video also shows off the option for a “masculine” voice for the smart assistant, which is a first for Microsoft and a welcome addition to the platform....

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