Chime in: What's the best way to use Microsoft services on Android?

Microsoft's Windows Telephone efforts take seemingly come up to an end, leaving onetime users to make the shift to rival platforms. Amongst the almost popular for converts is Google's Android, which offers unrivaled versatility when compared to the rival iPhone.

Fifty-fifty if Microsoft's not currently fielding a competitive mobile solution, Android'south flexibility has allowed them to basically colonize the competition. A huge range of Microsoft apps and services are on Android today, including the Part suite, Cortana digital banana, and even Android-sectional experiences similar the Microsoft Launcher.

Discussions surrounding this recently sparked on our forums, with one Windows Central customs fellow member request for communication on making the switch. With Google and its services so heavily integrated into Android, getting the full Microsoft feel, including emails, calendars, and contacts, tin accept some piece of work.

i-am-andrew
01-11-2018 07:35 AM

Hi, I've finally reluctantly taken the plunge and bought my outset Android phone (a Pixel 2) after being with Windows Phone/Mobile since day one. All my e-mail, contacts, calendar events, cloud storage etc etc are in Microsoft services. I have a Google account with a gmail accost merely information technology is just a shell for their services, whatsoever emails are forwarded to my Microsoft account and I don't store...
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