Yes, it's reliant on SEGv2.
I totally agree with Boe on getting support from VMware quicker than from Microsoft. On a different post, Microsoft refused to fix an issue that potentially affects millions of Android users.
I don't even know why we would consider Outlook over Boxer in the first place. Granted, it has its flaw at the beginning, but I would think it's pretty mature by now to stay competitive in the market.