Microsoft is reportedly gearing up to launch versions of its famed Office suite of productivity apps for both iOS and Android some time in early 2013. To be more specific, Office is reportedly scheduled to be released for iOS in March 2013, while an Android version is going to arrive in May. This is according to information from sources cited in a new report made by The Verge, which also claims that the upcoming app on both platforms will allow users to sign up for subscriptions to Microsoft Office 365 to enjoy all Office features.
What Else You Need To Know
- Office Mobile is expected to become available as a free app for both Android and iOS with read-only functionality for all supported documents.
Other sources
So this looks to be a way to get users to sign up for Office 365, which so far has not really garnered a lot of mainstream attention.- Mark Raby, Geek.com
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Microsoft Office coming to Apple and Android devices
Microsoft is reportedly going to release a version of its Office suite of applications for the Google mobile operating system, along with Apple’s iOS.
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Yawns may greet Microsoft Office move to iOS and Android
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Microsoft Office coming to Android, iOS in 2013
After much speculation and discussion about mobile versions of Microsoft Office heading to Android and iOS, there’s now a report suggesting it could be available as early as March next year.