Microsoft Office for iOS and Android shows its face, release in early 2013 for iOS first

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The Verge has itself what it says to be previews of Microsoft Office for the platforms that own 90% of the smartphone andtablet markets.

The Verge has learned through several sources close to Microsoft's plans that the company will release Office versions for Android and iOS in early 2013.

Office Mobile will debut in the form of free apps that allow Android and iOS users to view Microsoft Office documents on the move. Like the existing SkyDrive and OneNote apps, Office Mobile will require a Microsoft account. On first launch, a Microsoft account will provide access to the basic viewing functionality in the apps. Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents will all be supported, and edit functionality can be enabled with an Office 365 subscription.

The report says "Very basic editing" will be enabled on the apps but it doesn't sound anywhere near the functionality of iWork apps or even Google's Docs in their current forms. Microsoft sort of confirmed the news saying "Office will work across Windows Phone, iOS and Android."

Is this too little too late from Microsoft?

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