Microsoft has released updates for the Mail, Calendar and People apps via the Store on Windows 8 and Windows RT.

An update for Mail, Calendar and People apps has been released via the Store that adds some new features and changes the way some features work.

Some of the highlights are:

In the Mail app you’ll be able to create and manage folders, flag messages, and save senders as new contacts.

In the Calendar app you’ll be able to see your work week at a glance, see the current time in the day and week views when Calendar is snapped and forward meeting invites.

In the People app you’ll be able to filter feeds by social networks and write on your Facebook friend’s wall.

To see all the details regarding the changes and new features in this update, please go to: The Mail, Calendar and People apps are getting better!

To get the update, in the Store you will see a notification that an update is available. You can either tap or click the notification or follow these steps:

1. On the Start screen, tap or click Store to open the Windows Store.
2. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings.
(If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Settings.)
3. Tap or click App updates. If you haven't signed in to the Windows Store, sign in using your Microsoft account.
4. Tap or click Check for updates.

If updates are available, swipe down on or right-click the app updates you want, and then tap or click Install.