We’ve heard for a while that Microsoft is developing native Office 2013 apps for iOS and Android, and a Microsoft product manager seemingly confirmed, yet again, that these apps would arrive shortly.
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However, Microsoft HQ would not confirm or deny if Bobek’s statement was accurate. A company spokesperson sent us the following carefully worded statement:
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We have nothing to announce today about retail availability of the new Office. As we shared previously, Office Mobile will work across Windows Phones, Android phones and iOS, and we have nothing additional to announce.
Translation (as far as I can tell): Yes, we’re working on Office apps for iOS and Android. We’ll let you know when we’re ready.
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