Microsoft uses Android app as a test site for Win10 mobile

On Friday, foreign media Business Insider reported that Microsoft has acquired Double Labs, a small Android lock screen replacement application company, the product is Echo lock screen. A little strange is that the Microsoft Locker itself has launched a similar application Next lock screen. So why should Microsoft buy it?

key thing is that Microsoft is trying to build experience concepts (such as Windows8) on the new mobile platform, Microsoft's own garage Android lock screen application is mainly to show related applications, the Quick Start program, such as a conference call. Echo is slightly different, it lets you wake up the screen with only high-priority programs, and then the app's notifier.
Both are better to manage your Android phone lock screen, but they may be a mess. Microsoft is clearly hoping to find out the user interactions through research, not just creating an Android lock screen application. Some features will be incorporated into core products such as Windows 10 or Outlook.
Microsoft spokesperson Julie Larson-Green talked about the strategy, saying the company will balance the balance between business customers and innovation into mobile products. By constantly experimenting on Android, Microsoft can get more information and feedback.