Lenovo and Microsoft have shaken hands on a deal that will result in Microsoft productivity apps like Skype, Office and OneDrive coming pre-loaded on some Android devices produced by Lenovo. The deal also includes cross-licensing of patents between Microsoft and Lenovo. The agreement includes patents belonging to Lenovo’s Motorola. Earlier this year, Xiaomi and Microsoft agreed on a similar cross-licensing pact that allows Xiaomi to pre-install Office and Skype on certain Xiaomi handsets.
Lenovo didn’t mention which models will come with the Microsoft apps, but did say in a statement that it plans on selling millions of these particular devices world-wide over the next several years.
