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"Microsoft is moving one step closer to releasing its Office applications on iPad, iPhone and Android, according to a recent report by The Verge.\r\n\r\nAlthough rumours about Office Mobile have been circulating for some time now\u00A0-\u00A0especially once an iPad version was spotted by The Daily\u00A0-\u00A0there has been very little evidence to suggest that the apps are actively in development.\r\n\r\nThe Verge, however, say they have learned through \u201Cseveral sources close to Microsoft\u2019s plans\u201D that the technology powerhouse will release versions of its Office applications for both Android and iOS early next year. These will support Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThese apps, grouped together under the name Office Mobile, will be available for free from the outset, according to The Verge. They are thought to require a Microsoft account, similar to SkyDrive and OneNote, but only allow viewing on a smartphone or tablet. Basic editing will be supported if you have an Office 365 subscription, although The Verge has emphasized that this functionality \u201Cwon\u2019t go very far\u201D in regards to replacing the full desktop versions.\r\n\r\nA spokesperson for Microsoft reportedly told reporters that &amp;quot;Office will work across Windows Phone, iOS and Android.&amp;quot;\r\n\r\nMicrosoft is staying tight lipped for now regarding when Office Mobile will be launched officially, although The Verge claim that they have already seen a press release from the company\u2019s Czech Republic subsidiary revealing a provisional date of March 2013. Microsoft has denied that this information is accurate, however.\r\n\r\nFeatured Image: Stephen Brashear/Getty Images\r\nImage Credit: The Verge\u00A0"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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