Microsoft, the tech giant, which is well-known for the desktop operating system and now its mobile phone platform, has so long been into its own space. However, The Windows daddy seems to be exploiting the Android space too now.
With the recent news about Microsoft putting the voice search and serve application Microsoft Torque on the Play store, it competes with Google and Apple’s similar services. However, Microsoft does have Cortana for the Windows platform, but stuck to another name for the Android platform.
Well, now Microsoft has entered another sector on the Android space—the lock screen app.
Microsoft has launched the Android app ‘Next Lock Screen’, which is designed to speed up your Android access experience.
Here is what Microsoft has to say about the app:
Next Lock Screen, a Microsoft Garage project, saves you time with quick app launch and access to the information you need. It’s a time saver lock screen built for busy professionals. See your calendar, missed calls and text messages all at a glance. Connect to a conference call in a single tap without unlocking your phone. Next Lock Screen even surfaces the apps you use most based on your location.
Key Features:
- Calendar: quick glance at your day and scroll through upcoming meetings and their location to plan your day at a glance.
- One swipe to dial: Next Lock Screen dials you in a conference call, enters the PIN and gets you talking without effort.
- Quick app launch: Whether on the go, at home or at work, Next Lock Screen shows your most used apps based on your location and your apps are right there for quick access.
- Make it yours: Make your lock screen background dynamic throughout the day by having the background change depending of your location.
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