Microsoft is going to begin preinstalling more applications on Android devices from companies like Dell and Samsung. Skype, OneDrive, Excel, and Word are just some of the apps that will be found by default on devices from certain hardware makers. Microsoft is expanding its reach on Android with partnerships and it will also work with small device makers in specific regions.

There are 11 deals between Microsoft and device makers to get Microsoft apps preinstalled on Android devices.

Microsoft is in a unique situation since it is making devices that compete against some of these Android devices while also getting its software onto the same Android devices.