Some users who have Microsoft Outlook set up on their Android gadgets have observed seeing a brand-new choice to carry out a Bing search when selecting text. XDA Developers Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman revealed code that discusses something about “Edge integration”, so its possible that the Bing search faster way just reveals up when Microsoft Edge is set as the default internet browser, although doing this doesnt guarantee the shortcut will appear.
Microsoft might be the market leader when it concerns desktop operating systems, however its goals for search have actually stayed depressingly depressing. Currently, less than 3% of online searches are performed by means of Microsofts Bing search engine, however the business is attempting to bump that number up by any means needed … apparently even spammy additions to its Outlook app on Android.
While Microsoft is just utilizing a basic Android feature to its advantage here, its still a relocation that feels really spammy. It would be one thing if the Bing search alternative only appeared with the setup of the real Bing search app, however including this with the apparently unassociated Outlook app crosses the line. This isnt the very first time Microsoft has actually utilized Android functions to slip in ads for its own apps and services, either. Although it only appears to be revealing up for specific users today, this is a scummy thing to do– I absolutely wont be using Bing after this. I indicate, I didnt use Bing before this, either … but still.
