Microsoft has taken the next step to make its Office suite universally available with new Office apps and experiences for the iPhone and iPad, a preview of Office apps for Android tablets, and the ability for customers using these devices to create and edit Office content without a subscription.
“Anytime someone has an idea or an inspiration, we want to empower them to take action,” says John Case, corporate vice-president: Office at Microsoft. “With over 1-billion Office customers worldwide, and over 40-million downloads on the iPad, it’s clear that Office applications are what people want to use to get things done.”
The announcement includes:
* New Office for iPhone apps for Word, Excel and PowerPoint offer the same iPad experience, optimised for the iPhone. Customers can download the new apps today.
* Updated Office for iPad apps for Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Customers can download the new apps today.
* Preview of Office apps for Android tablet brings the productivity of Word, Excel and PowerPoint to Android tablet customers. Customers can sign up for the preview now, with general availability expected in early 2015.
* Beginning today, customers on iPhone, iPad and Android can create and edit Office content without a subscription.
The company also presented an expanded look at the new “touch-optimised” Office for Windows 10.