Last month we reported on an event in the Czech Republic where a representative of Microsoft revealed native versions of Microsoft Office were being prepared for both the Android and iOS platforms. The timeline hinted at mobile versions being ready sometime in the first quarter of 2013.
Today, The Verge was able to obtain some screenshots of the app that seem to indicate development is well underway. The screenshots suggest that at least MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel files will be supported. It is not clear how much editing may be possible using the app, assuming you would want to try that. The screenshots also seem to confirm the information suggesting an Office 365 subscription will be required.
You may recall that in the days leading up to the release of Windows 8, Microsoft indicated they were planning native versions of Xbox SmartGlass for Android and iOS. Microsoft surprised folks when they released the Android version on the same day as the Windows 8 release instead of two months down the road.
Considering Microsoft already has screenshots of the upcoming Microsoft Office app running, do you think it may be possible an Android native version will be ready much sooner than previously indicated? Is a Microsoft Office native app something you would be interested in installing?
source: The Verge
