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Very disappointed that Microsoft recently killed all support for office android apps on Chromebooks asking users to use the web version instead (which has all s
by madrasi2022 5y ago
Very disappointed that Microsoft recently killed all support for office android apps on Chromebooks asking users to use the web version instead (which has all sorts of limitations even considering the android apps having limited functionality in the first place but atleast allowed offline access and some quick non-web features)
So now we get Microsoft trying to get android apps into their own devices instead. I would say Google should insist that support for office apps come back into chromebooks if they want any sort of support but no they wont as they are saying "we are happy chromeos is a great option for office (web)apps"
The windows "cloudbooks" were never worth a look - I guess this is how large companies behave. (I have no hatred towards any tech / company - use android / linux / chromebooks / windows all the time - just bizzare that well functioning android apps are now being taken out of chromebooks)
references : https://www.aboutchromebooks.com/news/microsoft-ending-chromebook-support-for-office-android-apps-in-september/ https://www.aboutchromebooks.com/news/microsoft-ending-chrom...
- dpark 5y ago> I would say Google should insist that support for office apps come back into chromebooks if they want any sort of support… Given that Microsoft is using the Amazon App Store, it’s a safe bet that Google is not providing any sort of support. If Microsoft could use Google Play Services, I imagine they would.
- kingcharles 5y agoThat's frustrating considering what a fuss they made when they launched those apps.