Microsoft and Lenovo announced an agreement for Lenovo to load Microsoft's productivity apps, including Microsoft Office, OneDrive and Skype, on select Lenovo devices running the Android operating system. Lenovo expects to ship millions of these Android-based devices worldwide over the next several years. This expanded collaboration between Microsoft and Lenovo also includes a patent cross-licensing agreement that covers Lenovo and Motorola devices.
Microsoft signed a similar deal with Acer in February. The company has been working to increase distribution of its software on more platforms, as the share of Windows smartphones on the market continues to stagnate at a few percent.
