Microsoft takes control of the Wunderlist list and task app
It seems that the company Microsoft is avoiding repeating the problems of the past. And it is that, after it was criticized that its mobile platform Windows Phone arrived late and poorly to the market of applications , it seems that you have no problem taking your wallet for a walk and grabbing some of those applications that have attracted attention on Android oriOS It's over with Acompli and its attractive email, or with Sunrise and the helpful calendar they created.Well, now everything indicates that it is also in negotiations to acquire Wunderlist One of the best-known list and task tools among applications.
The news comes from the media outlet The Wallstreet Journal, who assures, according to sources close to the event, that Microsoft is finalizing the purchase of Wunderlist or, rather, from the company that created this application, the German company 6Wunderkinder GmbH An agreement that would not yet be completely closed, but that could have meant a disbursement to Microsoft of between 100 and 200 million dollars, something like between 91 and 182 million euros. A good figure for a world-renowned application that is highly valued among Android, iOS and Windows Phone users for already available, plus PC and Mac.
For those who don't know it, it must be said that it is one of the most complete task management tools on the mobile scene Even more since which was out a month ago its appearance was renewed and some aspects of its operation improved With it it is possible to create all kinds of lists in any way chest of drawers, writing down tasks to do or products to buy. It also lets you share these lists with friends or family, who can add new items or cross them out if they've already got them. All this being able to give specific responsibilities regarding who has to do what And even apply a time limit or delivery date if necessary r.
These lists always remain interrelated so the user can consult them from any device where they have Wunderlist installed.It also has an interesting manager and a visual design that now allows you to easily reorder lists, creating categories so that they are all correctly ordered and you don't forget anything or get mixed up with each other. Basic questions that are completed with many other interesting details such as attach photos and files to a list, apply remindersor even chat with contacts to delegate tasks
Issues that seem to have caught the attention of Microsoft, which has not made official statements about the alleged deal that has been carried out and that it would be about to close. Something that completes the strategy of the company from Redmond for taking over the productivity applications of the momentAnd it already has an email tool , a calendar and a list application (if the purchase of Wunderlist is confirmed) for the most orderly users .At the moment we will have to wait for one of the two companies to give details about the purchase process Something that could be delayed for a while until the disbursement has finished.
Update: The company Microsoft has already officially confirmed the acquisition of Wunderlist, just hours after the rumor spread all over the Internet. Of course, he is only pleased to add such a productivity tool to his team, in addition to the talented team behind it, but without clarifying how much the operation finally costOf course, they affirm that the application will remain free as up to now, and its prices for the Pro version and the Business will not change, so users can rest easy keeping an application functional, useful, and will not change, at least in the short term.
