Microsoft announces plans to bring Outlook Web App to Android

It looks like Microsoft wants to make it easier for Android users to push for BYOD programs with its latest announcement. The U.S. tech company plans to bring Outlook Web App to Android later this year. The app will bring with it Office 365 features that may not be available in third-party email solutions. Outlook Web App has been available for iOS since last year. Android users just now have to wait a bit more to gain access and support for your Exchange-based email.

Source: Engadget

Google+ profiles get page view counts

If you are one of those who are active on Google’s social network and have always been curious if other users have been checking your profile, then we have news for you. Google has added page view counts to Google+ so you would know how many people have clicked on your profile. It shows post and picture views as well.

There are profiles that have started to show the page count by default. If it hasn’t shown up on your profile, you may need to check your settings. You can also head to your profile settings on your desktop/laptop (no mobile device support just yet) if you want to disable this feature.

Google to ban Android apps that use deceptive ads

Google wants to make sure its users aren’t being taken advantage of by bad developers. The tech giant released new rules for Google Play apps. They want advertisers to clarify how and when they will use in-app purchases.  They want to take out apps that have pop-up ads designed to spoof a service, app notification, or system in order to have you clicking on something you shouldn’t.

Google also wants to get rid of “promotion or install tactics” as well that force downloads or Play Store redirects with your approval. And they want to get rid of unsolicited SMS ads and any use of “erotic content” to promote pornography. The developers are given a 15-day grace period before Google bans those that don’t comply with the revised rules.

Source: Engadget

Facebook dumped last year’s redesign due to small screens

You have netbook users and other small-screened PC users to blame if you’ve been waiting for the picture-heavy version of Facebook’s News Feed. The social network dumped the idea because the layout didn’t look right on netbooks and other PCS with smaller screens. Facebook had to give up the possible revenue this new feature could offer because it meant they could please hundreds and millions of users who use the site on those devices.

Source: Engadget