With increasing discussion and details about the early launch of Microsoft’s Surface Duo, the Redmond-based company continues to promote its work on Android.
Panos Panay, Product Director at Microsoft Corp., shows off the Surface Duo smartphone during a … [+]
Surface Duo is the first major version of Microsoft hardware to run on Google’s Android operating system. The dual-screen mobile device is radical in its own way, but with a more hinged double-screen, rather than a single folding screen, the Duo is practical and reliable.
With no other conventional Android device using a similar form factor, Microsoft has been working not only on dual-screen support for its own applications, but also on the open-source portions of the Android operating system. Microsoft’s latest job listings show the effort continues, as Windows Latest notes:
“Microsoft is now seeking ‘Senior Software Development Engineer’ to work on Android apps and ecosystems for Surface Duo. The job listing says the employee will work with the current team to ‘create and build’ innovative Android apps that showcase the double on-screen experience of Surface Duo.
“Microsoft is also working on a” software roadmap “to track the evolution of the Android ecosystem and drive new innovations and mobile technologies. In addition, the engineer is required to optimize the application experience across the stack and collaborate with other Android SW engineering teams. “
You can read the full list of jobs here.
Naturally, Surface Duo will be supported for years to come, which will mean Microsoft working on at least the next two versions of Android. What appeals to me is “create and build” part of the job specification and how this will be specific to the Surface Duo.
Microsoft already has a significant number of Android (and iOS) applications that communicate with its cloud; MacGyver is possibly a ‘Microsoft phone’ on any Android device. No, it’s more about ensuring your Surface Duo stays on the cutting edge.
It is clear that the Duo will not be a conceptual device, it will have a long and fruitful life and Microsoft has plans for its evolution.
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