List of the best Android apps from Microsoft

If you're an Android user, it's clear you have some interest in Microsoft products, unless you're here to take a look at what the software giant is up to. These days, Microsoft has a lot of focus on Android and iOS as far as apps are concerned, so we are going to list the best Android apps the company released for Google's operating system. Apart from Microsoft Office program apps, Xbox One SmartGlass, Sunrise Calendar, Hub Keyboard, Send and Tossup are some of the best Android apps from Microsoft.

ContentsBest Android apps from Microsoft1]Microsoft Office2]Microsoft Launcher3]Microsoft Authenticator4]Your Phone Companion5]Microsoft Edge6]Microsoft To Do7]SMS Organizer8]Sketch 360What is the best Microsoft app for Android?

There was a time when Microsoft only focused on its own operating system when it came to support, but that changed with Satya Nadella at the bar. These days, the company releases apps for iOS and Android, and surprisingly enough, those operating systems get more app support than their own product. These apps are probably the ones you've never heard of, so let's get to it.

Best Android apps from Microsoft

Some of the best Android apps from Microsoft are:

1. Microsoft Office
2. Microsoft Launcher
3. Microsoft Authenticator
4. Your Phone Companion
5. Microsoft Edge
6. Microsoft to do
7. SMS Organizer
8. Sketch 360

Let's find out more about these apps.

1]Microsoft Office

If you need Word, Excel, PowerPoint all in one place, there is no better option than Microsoft Office. Although it is still in beta for a very long time, it does not show bugs frequently. You can manage any OneDrive file – whether it's a document, image, PDF, or anything else using Microsoft Office. The best thing is that you can scan any document and turn it into PDF. If you need to sign a PDF, you can do that too. On the other hand, you can capture notes, type documents using voice, read aloud your files, etc. play.google.com.

2]Microsoft Launcher

Sometimes you might not like your phone's default launcher and want to replace it with something else to give it a new look. If so, you can use Microsoft Launcher to do the job. Whether you need customizable icons, wallpapers or dark mode, you can get it all in this launcher. The best thing is that you can grab the wallpaper from Bing so that you can get a new image every day. Apart from that, there are widgets that you can use to quickly get various information. Download from play.google.com.

3]Microsoft Authenticator

Two-step verification is probably the most common additional security measure that everyone should consider when opening an online account on any website. Whether it's internet banking or even Facebook, you need to enable two-factor authentication. For this, you can use the Microsoft Authenticator app to generate security codes. There is no limit to the number of websites, and that is why it is quite popular among everyone. Download from play.google.com.

4]Your phone-companion

If you are using a Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer and want to make or receive calls from your PC, receive notifications on your computer, etc., you must use the Your Phone Companion app. It is compatible with Android 7.0 or later versions. That said, you can use this app on almost any modern Android phone without any issues. Although it requires setup which is not that complex, you can get things done in a matter of moments. Download from play.google.com.

5]MicrosoftEdge

At first, Microsoft Edge was only launched for Windows 10. However, now you can use the same browser on your Android mobile as well. Whether you want to browse your favorite website, watch YouTube videos, or access your internet banking, you can use this browser. The best thing is that you can sign in to your Microsoft account to sync your data across multiple platforms. The user interface is smoother and cleaner. On the other hand, it offers almost all the security features you might need. Download from play.google.com.

6]Microsoft to-do

In our busy schedules, we often forget important things at work and at home. If you use the Microsoft To Do app, the risk of forgetting things will be minimal. You can note everything on the app and get a reminder whenever needed. As it is synced with your Microsoft account, you can also access all tasks on the respective website. The user interface is quite good, neat and clean so that you won't face any problem while using it for a very long time. Last but not the least is that it comes in dark mode. Download from play.googe.com.

7]SMS Organizer

The inbuilt messaging app on Stock Android is not very functional when it comes to detecting different types of SMS. This is why you can start using SMS Organizer. As the name suggests, it automatically categorizes or organizes your SMS by type, time, reminders, etc. For example, if you receive an SMS asking you to renew your subscription online, you may find that in the Reminder tongue. Download from play.google.com.

8]Sketch 360

If you like drawing, sketching or something like that, this application will be useful for you. Sketch 360 helps you draw 360 images on a 2D screen. Whether you have an Android phone or tablet, you can use this app to draw 3D models on your 2D mobile screen. It requires Android 5.1 or later. In other words, you will have no problem using it on almost any Android mobile you might have. Download from play.google.com.

What is the best Microsoft app for Android?

There are tons of apps developed and maintained by Microsoft that are compatible with Android. Some of the best Microsoft apps for Android are already mentioned in the article. For example, you can download Microsoft Launcher, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, etc. Apart from these, you can head to play.google.com to check out all Microsoft apps for Android.

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