Outlook for Android opening links in internal browser

Anonymous
2020-07-05T11:24:17+00:00

Hi, I noticed that all my links in my Android Outlook app open in an in build browser instead of the app, (such as youtube) This is really frustrating as I have to do other steps to find the option to 'Open in browser' so it then opens in the youtube app. This is for all links amazon, twitter etc. 

Is there any way to disable this option? I am unable to find it in settings withtin the app.

Thanks

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-09-10T17:08:45+00:00

    Thanks for confirming. Outlook is now uninstalled because of this.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-09-09T20:22:05+00:00

    So, I just recieved this response from the Outlook team:

    This will probably get deleted...

    Hi Jason,

    This is a new Edge webview experience with the Bing search capabilities which is expected. There is no way to disable this at the moment. However, if you want to open a link in the default browser, you will need to click the link, then tap on the overflow menu at the bottom and choose "Open in Browser". I hope it will work for you. Anything else I can assist you further?

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-09-08T23:20:48+00:00

    I received rhe following about it. I'm not happy, it just makes everything take longer.

    Thabk you for contacting Outlook Mobile Support. It will be my pleasure assisting you today! 

    Links in an email or event in Outlook will now open in an integrated Edge webview within Outlook. This helps keep our users in the context of their email while tackling quick tasks.

    If you wish to go to your default browser, please tap the overflow menu at the bottom and choose Open in Browser.

    We apologize for the inconvenience. Do let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-09-08T18:27:21+00:00

    Here also switched to Gmail app.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-09-06T19:14:55+00:00

    Response from support is laughable but not unexpected... 

    "Hi Daniel! Welcome to Outlook Mobile In-App Support for Android. 😊

    This is part of the new Edge Webview feature being rolled out. If you prefer to open a link in your default browser, just click the link, then tap on the overflow menu at the bottom and choose "Open in Browser".

    If you have concerns with the new design or have another thought about it, please send your suggestions through the "Suggest a feature" option in our app. To suggest a feature, tap on the gear icon (upper right) > Help & Feedback > Suggest a feature. Your comments will be registered and other users will be able to see it vote on it! It will be visible via http://outlook.uservoice.com

    Would there be anything else that I can assist you with?"

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