14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has been pretty prolific in the Android and iOS space, as the Redmond-based company launched quite a few applications on these platforms.
One of the many Android applications launched in Google Play Store, Next Lock Screen is the product of Microsoft Garage, a project that is meant to encourage Microsoft employees to create content for any platform they wish.
Next Lock Screen has been quite popular among Android users, which is why developers have delivered several important updates in the last months.
Today, another major update hit the Android application, so if you already have Next Lock Screen installed on your device, you should check out the new version.
According to developers, the latest update brings a few new features into the mix, which will expand the app's functionality.
First of all, the newest version of Next Lock Screen comes with fingerprint unlock, a feature that's been expected by many Android fans that have smartphones with fingerprint scanners.
While the application is on screen, you can use the fingerprint scanner to bypass the Next screen lock, thanks to the new feature implemented in this update.
Smart Contacts and Smart Lock are in
Another significant improvement is the addition of Smart Contacts, which will allow the application to learn and display contacts whom users have already called or texted.
Smart Lock is another new feature that sets rules for whether a passcode is needed when you're at Home or Work. Also, developers announced that location-based wallpapers are back and that different wallpapers for Auto / Home / Work are now available.
Naturally, many bug fixes and under-the-hood changes have been implemented as well, but no additional details have been shared on any of these.
If you don't have the application, you can now download Next Lock Screen for Android for free via Google Play store. The application should be fully compatible with all devices running Android 4.1 and up.
