MC531738 – (Updated) Launching new way to open links in Edge from Outlook for iOS and Android (archived)

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check before: 2023-04-06

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Intune, Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook

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Android, iOS, mobile, World tenant

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Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message, User impact

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Updated May 25, 2023: We have updated the content below with details on how to manage through Intune.
Currently users open links automatically from Outlook for iOS and Android in their default browser. This change will prompt users to choose their browser instead. Users can choose their default browser if they prefer and configure that preference in their Outlook Mobile settings.
We apologize for not communicating about this change sooner, per our commitment to proactive change communication.
[When will this happen:]
This is currently rolling out.

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2023-03-23

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2023-07-15

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2023-07-15MC preparehttps://learn.microsoft.com/mem/intune/apps/app-configuration-policies-overviewsers will be seeing this experience launch when they open a link.
If Edge is not installed, they will have the option to download it.
In Intune, leverage these app configuration policies:
com.microsoft.outlook.Settings.OpenLinks.UseSystemDefaultBrowser
com.microsoft.outlook.Settings.OpenLinks.UserChangeAllowed
https://learn.microsoft.com/mem/intune/apps/app-configuration-policies-overview
2023-07-15MC How AffectUsers will be seeing this experience launch when they open a link.
If Edge is not installed, they will have the option to download it.
In Intune, leverage these app configuration policies:
com.microsoft.outlook.Settings.OpenLinks.UseSystemDefaultBrowser
com.microsoft.outlook.Settings.OpenLinks.UserChangeAllowed
2023-05-26MC MessagesUpdated April 20, 2023: As shared previously, we are working on control for admins to manage this feature and expect it to be available in early May.
Currently users open links automatically from Outlook for iOS and Android in their default browser. This change will prompt users to choose their browser instead. Users can choose their default browser if they prefer and configure that preference in their Outlook Mobile settings.
We apologize for not communicating about this change sooner, per our commitment to proactive change communication.
[When will this happen:]
This is currently rolling out.
Updated May 25, 2023: We have updated the content below with details on how to manage through Intune.
Currently users open links automatically from Outlook for iOS and Android in their default browser. This change will prompt users to choose their browser instead. Users can choose their default browser if they prefer and configure that preference in their Outlook Mobile settings.
We apologize for not communicating about this change sooner, per our commitment to proactive change communication.
[When will this happen:]
This is currently rolling out.
2023-05-26MC How AffectUsers will be seeing this experience launch when they open a link.
If Edge is not installed, they will have the option to download it.
We are working on a configuration for you to manage this feature if there is a browser your workplace already uses and expect this to be available in early May.
Users will be seeing this experience launch when they open a link.
If Edge is not installed, they will have the option to download it.
In Intune, leverage these app configuration policies:
com.microsoft.outlook.Settings.OpenLinks.UseSystemDefaultBrowser
com.microsoft.outlook.Settings.OpenLinks.UserChangeAllowed
2023-05-26MC Last Updated04/20/2023 19:29:492023-05-25T22:23:54Z
2023-05-26MC End Time06/07/2024 09:00:002024-06-14T09:00:00Z
2023-05-26MC preparehttps://learn.microsoft.com/mem/intune/apps/app-configuration-policies-overview
2023-04-21MC MessageTagNamesFeature update, User impact, Admin impactUpdated message, Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
2023-04-21MC Last Updated03/25/2023 02:31:412023-04-20T19:29:49Z
2023-04-21MC MessagesCurrently users open links automatically from Outlook for iOS and Android in their default browser. This change will prompt users to choose their browser instead. Users can choose their default browser if they prefer and configure that preference in their Outlook Mobile settings.
We apologize for not communicating about this change sooner, per our commitment to proactive change communication.
[When will this happen:]
This is currently rolling out.
Updated April 20, 2023: As shared previously, we are working on control for admins to manage this feature and expect it to be available in early May.
Currently users open links automatically from Outlook for iOS and Android in their default browser. This change will prompt users to choose their browser instead. Users can choose their default browser if they prefer and configure that preference in their Outlook Mobile settings.
We apologize for not communicating about this change sooner, per our commitment to proactive change communication.
[When will this happen:]
This is currently rolling out.
2023-04-21MC How AffectUsers will be seeing this experience launch when they open a link.
If Edge is not installed, they will have the option to download it.
We are working on a configuration for you to manage this feature if there is a browser your workplace already uses and will provide an update, via Message center, in the coming weeks.
Users will be seeing this experience launch when they open a link.
If Edge is not installed, they will have the option to download it.
We are working on a configuration for you to manage this feature if there is a browser your workplace already uses and expect this to be available in early May.
2023-04-21MC TitleLaunching new way to open links in Edge from Outlook for iOS and Android(Updated) Launching new way to open links in Edge from Outlook for iOS and Android
2023-04-21MC End Time04/30/2024 09:00:002024-06-07T09:00:00Z
2023-03-25MC Last Updated03/23/2023 00:44:392023-03-25T02:31:41Z
2023-03-25MC How AffectUsers will be seeing this experience launch when they open a link.
If Edge is not installed, they will have the option to download it.
We are working on a configuration for you to turn this off if there is a browser your workplace already uses, and will provide an update when it is released.
Users will be seeing this experience launch when they open a link.
If Edge is not installed, they will have the option to download it.
We are working on a configuration for you to manage this feature if there is a browser your workplace already uses and will provide an update, via Message center, in the coming weeks.

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