Microsoft apps sneak subtle ads for other apps into Android’s Share menu

Over the last few years, Microsoft has gotten quite good at sneaking small advertisements into unexpected places. For example, back with the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, the Redmond, Washington-based company tested a pop-up that urged users to stick with Edge over browsers from competitors because it was "safer" and "faster."

While Microsoft ultimately backpedalled on the idea - and later switched to building its Edge browser on Chrome, embracing the competition it fought ...