NEW DELHI: Tech large Microsoft will cease supporting its Android apps for Office for Google’s Chromebooks for subsequent month. Starting 18 September, the corporate will direct customers to make use of Office.com and Outlook.com as a substitute of the native Android apps. The apps will nonetheless be accessible on Android smartphones and tablets although.
Chromebook customers might want to register to their private Microsoft Accounts, or their Microsoft 365 subscription accounts. The firm introduced the change by its Office for Chromebook assist web page, and stated that customers will be capable to entry apps like Outlook, OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive and Word utilizing the online companies. The web page used to direct customers to obtain the Android apps earlier.
While the transfer could seem like Microsoft is pulling assist from a competing platform, it really might make lots of sense. Google’s ChromeOS is basically meant to run a whole system inside its Chrome browser, so Chromebooks carry out exceptionally while you’re working contained in the browser.
“We’re pleased to see Microsoft offer Chrome OS users a more optimized experience and embrace the open web. People love Chrome OS because it provides a speedy, secure, and simple computing experience and helps them stay connected while they work, study and stay entertained,” a spokesperson from Google informed ZDNet.
The Windows maker informed AboutChromebooks the identical in a press release. “In an effort to supply essentially the most optimized expertise for Chrome OS/Chromebook clients, Microsoft apps (Office and Outlook) shall be transitioned to internet experiences (Office.com and Outlook.com) on 18 September 2021. This transition brings Chrome OS/Chromebook clients entry to further and premium options. Customers might want to register with their private Microsoft Account or account related to their Microsoft 365 subscription. More data is offered right here,” Microsoft stated.
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