Microsoft is offering free upgraded versions of its Office software for iPhones and iPads, as the software giant further embraces the so-called freemium strategy favored by many - New Zealand Herald
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In its Surface tablet, Microsoft wanted to build a device just as good at creating work as it is at organizing it. The hardware is brilliant, but the software is another story. 
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Microsoft's combination of SkyDrive and Office Web Apps is great for working online as long as you're using a traditional mouse-and-keyboard PC. But the company doesn't currently support iPads.
Even though Microsoft does not yet officially support the iPad with its Office Web Apps, you can still access the online productivity suite thanks to Google’s recently released Chrome browser for iOS. It’s not a perfect solution, but if you need to get some editing done in a pinch itll work.
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Microsoft unveils 'Surface', a tablet computer to compete with Apple's iPad...
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Those who like to swing both ways will be glad to know that SkyDrive for the iPad now supports Apple's gorgeous Retina Display.
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Update: Whooooaaaaa…hold your horses. Microsoft says it ain’t so: A Microsoft spokeswoman issued this statement: “The Daily story is based on inaccurate rumors and speculation. We hav...
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Microsoft's more powerful Windows tablet tries to be more things to more people, but it can't do everything well.
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Get CloudOn on the App Store. See screenshots and ratings, and read customer reviews.
CloudOn brings Microsoft Office® to your iPad and links it to your Box, Dropbox and Google Drive accounts.
KF: It seems quite slow over my work wifi but it does appear to have a wide ranging set of functions. Have just edited a PPT file from Dropbox using this and it worked well - if a bit sluggish in response.
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"CloudOn is a productivity app available for the iPad and Android tablets that features full Microsoft Office Support.
KF: Currently not available on the Australian App Store Via John Evans
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Check out these three cloud-based services that enable you to use Office apps on your iPad or Android tablet. Each service offers something different, but CIO.com blogger James A. Martin likes one in particular.
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We have been anticipating it for months. Rumors have been circulating throughout the entire first half of 2012. First, we learned that Microsoft had submitted a series of apps to the App Store for approval. Then, we thought we’d see an official launch alongside the new iPad. Even as recent as a week ago, we discovered that the company will be ready this Fall. Today, The Daily is reporting that Microsoft’s ultimate business package for iOS, Office Mobile, will launch on November 10.
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This article presents a review of the iPad application “OnLive Desktop” and discusses its potential classroom benefits. OnLive Desktop allows iPad users to both create and present files and presentations with the full capabilities of Microsoft® Windows® programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. In addition, OnLive Desktop users can view Flash® files within the application. This unique combination of the iPad’s portability and OnLive Desktop’s desktop capabilities and annotation features has the potential to change teacher-student interaction in the classroom.
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