Microsoft and Samsung Cozy up With Office Apps on Galaxy Note 10

Microsoft Corp. is deepening a partnership with Samsung Electronics Co., integrating Office applications with Samsung’s newly unveiled Galaxy Note 10 as Microsoft tries to get more customers to use Office on mobile phones.

The new phone will come with the Outlook email app pre-installed and offer users access to Word, Excel and PowerPoint, the two companies said at an unveiling event in New York City. Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella joined Samsung officials on stage to underscore the closeness of the upgraded collaboration. Microsoft will sell the Galaxy Note 10 at its retail stores.