Xiaomi, one of the largest Chinese smartphone brand, has launched a variety of products including the Mi TV, Mi Drone, and Yi action camera. Now, the company has signed a patent deal with Microsoft. Xiaomi’s product range includes the Mi Note Pro, Mi Note, Mi 5, Redmi Note 3, Mi TV, Mi Band, and other accessories. Xiaomi is acquiring 1,500 patents from Microsoft and will pre-load Microsoft Office and Skype apps on its Android smartphones and tablets.
Beginning in September 2016, Xiaomi’s devices – include the Mi 5, Mi Max, Mi 4s, Redmi Note 3 and the Redmi 3 – will come pre-installed with the Microsoft apps. As part of the agreement, tens of millions of consumers and business customers in China, India and around the world will have new ways to work, collaborate and communicate. The companies’ new collaboration also includes a cross-license and patent transfer agreement.
Commenting on the partnership, Xiang Wang, senior vice president at Xiaomi, said:
We are excited to be working closely with Microsoft on a broad technology collaboration partnership. As demonstrated by this agreement with Microsoft, Xiaomi is looking to build sustainable, long-term partnerships with global technology leaders, with the ultimate goal of bringing the best user experience to our Mi fans.
“People want their favorite apps and experiences to work seamlessly on the device of their choice, and that’s exactly what this partnership offers. Together with Xiaomi, we’re bringing the very best in mobile productivity to millions more customers in China and around the world.â€Â said Peggy Johnson, executive vice president of Business Development at Microsoft.
Source: Microsoft | Via: Hugo Barra
