Microsoft tipped to release touch-based Office on Android before Windows

Windows users might feel shortchanged by new reports swirling that Microsoft plans to release its redesigned touch-friendly Office suite to Android by the end of 2014 while the Windows version has been pushed back to spring of 2015. This rumour is in line with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's plans to have the company succeed in what he labels as the "post-post-PC era." This means making their services available to other platforms. Nadella has previously hinted that they plan to launch other major apps outside of Windows platform. We will keep you posted for any updates on this subject.

Source: The Verge

Microsoft offers Office for free on iPhone and Android phones, Android tablet version to come

Aside from introducing Office for iPad, Microsoft has also introduced a free home version for the iPhone and Android smartphones. This means smartphone users on both platforms can view and edit content without the need of an Office 365 subscription.

As The Next Web pointed out, it looks like Microsoft wants to treat tablets as premium devices that would require its users to pay to edit their documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. And yes, and Android tablet version of Office Mobile is reportedly in the works. “In the future we will bring Office apps to the Windows Store and other popular platforms, including Android tablets,” a Microsoft spokesperson told TNW.