Microsoft releases 'Next', lock screen replacement app for Android

Wow......

Microsoft is going to personalise Android also? I think so...
Microsoft just released their lock screen personalisation /replacement app for Android. The app was build and released as a part of Microsoft Garage program. It's a program which is intended to provide employees to make their favourite apps and games for public in leisure time in order to decrease the gap between developers and users.



Next Lock screen is a good app which provides good customizations on Android lock screen. You can view notifications, calender events, messages and it even allows to open apps through shortcuts. The app is very much elegant and it clearly uses all of Android's beauty in UI. You can customize the background also to meet your needs.

"Description

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, email 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.

Microsoft Garage turns fresh ideas into real projects. Learn more at microsoft.com/garage."

It is a free app and you can download it from the Play store.
*Android 4.0 and up

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