Lenovo has agreed to install Microsoft‘s core productivity applications on some of its Android-based devices.
The apps include Microsoft Office, OneDrive, and Skype. Lenovo said the productivity apps will reach millions of customers over the next few years.
The agreement between Lenovo and Microsoft also includes a patent cross-licensing accord, allowing Lenovo to use Microsoft patents on its own devices, as well as those that carry the Motorola brand.
Microsoft has patent-licensing agreements in place with most Android device makers. Terms of the arrangement were not disclosed.
