New and noteworthy apps: Slack, Microsoft Outlook, and more

Zapier has introduced a series of updates and new integrations to enhance workflow automation across various applications, aiming to alleviate information overload. Notable updates include Slack's new message query trigger for task creation, Microsoft Outlook's ability to manage calendar events and email drafts, and improved task management in Pipedrive. Shopify's updated triggers facilitate order tracking, while Intercom enhancements support customer engagement and Microsoft Teams now enables automated personal messaging. Market integration upgrades include company record management, while QuickBooks Online offers new accounting triggers and actions. Xero and LinkedIn Ads introduce new triggers for tracking invoices and lead generation, respectively. ClickUp and Linear provide improved search functions, and Mailparser offers streamlined data extraction. Additionally, new applications like Metaview, TutorBird, Team SMS, and others are highlighted for their specialized capabilities in fields ranging from AI-powered note-taking to real estate CRM solutions. The updates aim to simplify and optimize tasks across sectors, offering new tools and integrations to improve efficiency and communication.