Word War III: Microsoft Office for iPad rumored, leaked, and denied
Rumors are swirling that Microsoft will release an iPad version of its Office suite of software. The Daily reported that the app was slated for a 2012 release at a price point near $10, and a supposed photo of the app running on an iPad was leaked, though Microsoft says that it is a fake. Follow here for the entire story as it develops.
Office for iOS reportedly pushed to late 2014
Microsoft appears to be holding off on introducing its Office for iOS and Android versions. ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley reports that Microsoft has decided to introduce its mobile Office variants later than originally planned. The Verge originally revealed Office for iOS in November, with an expected release early this year. Foley claims a roadmap for the future of Office includes release dates for Android and iOS in October 2014.
The software giant is currently working on "Metro-style" versions of...
Office for iOS reportedly at the heart of Apple and Microsoft in-app sales disagreement
Microsoft confirmed earlier reports that the company's SkyDrive iOS app update has been delayed by Apple, but it appears the issues are bigger than just SkyDrive. All Things D reports that Apple and Microsoft are locked in a battle over a 30 percent cut of Office 365 subscriptions for Office Mobile. The Verge exclusively revealed details on Office Mobile for iOS, including plans for a subscription version to edit documents on the iPhone and iPad.
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Office Mobile for iPhone and iPad app references revealed by Microsoft
Microsoft has confirmed the existence of its Office Mobile for iPhone, Excel, and PowerPoint iPad apps in newly posted support documents at the company's official Office site. Spotted by Mac4ever, the documents only confirm the naming, but do not shed any light on the features expected in Office Mobile for iPhone and iPad. Microsoft's US support sitedoes not include the references, but the company's Romanian version has them on display.
The Verge exclusively revealed the look and feel of...
Exclusive: Microsoft Office for iPhone, iPad, and Android revealed
Microsoft's Office for iPad, iPhone, and Android is a reality. Although Office Mobile has been rumored and reportedly spotted in the wild, Microsoft has remained persistently quiet about its plans for the product. The Verge has learned through several sources close to Microsoft's plans that the company will release Office versions for Android and iOS in early 2013.
Office Mobile will debut in the form of free apps that allow Android and iOS users to view Microsoft Office documents on the...
Office for iOS and Android reportedly confirmed by Microsoft product manager, due March 2013 (update)
Microsoft product manager Petr Bobek has confirmed that the software maker is planning to release native iOS and Android versions of Office 2013 next year. Speaking at a press event in the Czech Republic earlier today, Bobek told Czech site IHNED that native apps will be made available from March 2013.
A press release, seen by The Verge, from Microsoft's Czech Republic team confirms the availability for iOS and Android. "In addition to Windows, Office will be also available on other...
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Microsoft says truth about Office on iPad will be clear 'in the coming weeks'
There's been a lot of back-and-forth today about a screenshot of what appears to be Microsoft Office running on an iPad, but it looks like Microsoft is getting ready to settle the issue once and for all. After The Daily posted the image, Microsoft said simply that whatever the image is, "it's not Microsoft software." According to a tweet from the company's Corporate Communications account, we might be seeing Microsoft software soon, though. Or maybe we won't, which would itself be a...
Microsoft: Office for iPad photo 'is not our software'
Microsoft has branded a photo of Office for iPad fake after a story appeared today claiming the software maker is planning to release a version in the coming weeks. "The Daily story is based on inaccurate rumors and speculation," said a Microsoft spokesperson to us today. The company also told ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley that The Daily's alleged picture of Office running on an iPad "is not a real picture of a Microsoft software product." The image depicted a rumored version of Office for iPad with...
Microsoft Office for iPad spotted in the wild, coming soon?
Microsoft's rumored Office for iPad application appears to have leaked into the wild this week. The Daily revealed an exclusive picture of what it claims is Microsoft Office running on Apple's iPad tablet today. We are unable to immediately verify the photo, but the interface includes Excel, Word, and PowerPoint icons as well as the ability to create new documents. There is also a settings, Messenger and search section, similar to icons found on Microsoft's MSN and Bing iPad applications.
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Microsoft reportedly launching Office for iPad in 2012
Microsoft's released a few apps here and there for the iPhone and iPad but has kept one of its prize breadwinners out of the iOS fray. According to The Daily, which appears to have some insider info on Microsoft lately, that all might change in 2012 with the launch of Office for iPad. The publication claims that this new release will play nice with Office 365's cloud-based service, and iPad documents should be compatible with the desktop versions of Office. In fact, this closely mirrors...
