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
    2020-09-09T20:22:05+00:00

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

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

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

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-09-14T08:07:42+00:00

    Same problem here since I bought a new phone Samsung Note 20 ultra

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-09-14T17:00:47+00:00

    Same.. it was fine on my S8, but now on the S20 it's forced into this stupid in-app browser.  Stupid move to push telemetry gathering and Bing. Very desperate. 

    If this is not fixed soon I'll be switching to another mail app as well.

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