co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates is one of them. foldable cell phone fans from samsung. Recently, the executive revealed that he received a Galaxy Z Fold 4 gift directly from the hands of the current head of South Korean big tech, Lee Jae-Yong.
The information was revealed by Gates in a conversation with Reddit users. According to him, the new device was delivered during a visit to the company’s headquarters in South Korea “while seeking help updating the Galaxy Z Fold 3”.
Gates said his daily activities mainly include using Microsoft 365 software and Outlook email. Then, the administrator explained that the “job setup” is only a Samsung smartphone and a laptop with Windows.
In addition, the tech king explains that the large interior panel of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 makes it easy to use various applications. With this, the foldable mobile eliminates the need to have a tablet to work with.
Microsoft and Samsung Partnership
It may come as a shock to some people to learn that Bill Gates is using a Samsung foldable Android smartphone. Even if you consider Microsoft itself a dual-screen phone model, the Surface Duo.
However, the company has shifted its focus since CEO Satya Nadella took over in 2014. Leaving the hardware “aside”, the company is doing extensive work to make its software services work with other popular operating systems.
Besides, Microsoft and Samsung have a very friendly relationship behind the scenes. For example, devices of the South Korean brand often come with several pre-installed applications of the North American company.
The partnership also extends to other products. Most Samsung customers usually get free access to Microsoft services, including Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.
Source: Tec Mundo
