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Microsoft's Office Mobile for iPhone App Will Disappoint Most Users
CloudOn Says Bringing Microsoft Office to the iPad Wasn't Easy
Get The Authentic Word Writing & Editing Experience On iOS With iDocs
Smug Apple Bloggers to Get Even More Smug
Newer Technology Earns Coveted Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval
QUAN Initiates Design Phase on New iPad Accessory for the Elderly
Microsoft's Office Mobile for iPhone App Will Disappoint Most Users
Macworld UK's Jeffery Battersby says that the many quirks and missing features in Microsoft's Office Mobile for iPhone make it a difficult app to recommend, noting that while Office for iPhone may be a nice addition to your existing Office workflow, the app strikes him as unnecessary, not particularly good, and - considering that it requires a $100-plus subscription to Office 365 - rather expensive for an app that offers little in the way of tangible value, concluding that while Office for iPhone may provide a modicum of value for some users, the reality is that most Microsoft Office users will see no benefit from this app.
He explains why in detail here:
http://goo.gl/l74uM
CloudOn Says Bringing Microsoft Office to the iPad Wasn't Easy
VentureBeat's Devindra Hardawar notes that Microsoft took its sweet time bringing Microsoft Office to mobile devices (it just announced Office for the iPhone last month), which left the door wide open for other solutions.
One such is CloudOn's cloud-powered iPad mobile productivity software come in. CloudOns apps let you stream full versions of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel on most mobile devices. It first launched on the iPad last year and has since brought its apps to the iPhone as well as to Android tablets and smartphones.
Hardawar observes that plenty of other apps let you edit Office documents, but CloudOn is notable for building a virtualization platform that can scale to just about any device as well as handle many different types of software. The company also connects to cloud storage services like Google Drive, DropBox, Box, and Microsoft SkyDrive. As of February, the company claims its apps have been downloaded more than 3.5 million times.
Hardawar asked Jay Zaveri, CloudOn's vice president of product, to explain how the company approached bringing one of the most popular productivity apps to a completely new platform.
You can check it out at:
http://goo.gl/w75YT
Get The Authentic Word Writing & Editing Experience On iOS With iDocs
Cairo based Beleela, the innovative mobile solutions development branch of EIPC, has announced the launch of iDocs onto the App Store. Compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, this unique file creation, organization, sharing, and editing utility gives users the power to open and edit every type of Windows Word document on the go without losing all important formatting, or sacrificing the use of Word's intuitive text editing features. A fully featured file download and management platform as well, the app enables users to manage, view, save, and share any type of file - even those normally incompatible with iOS - all via a single centralized hub. iDocs is currently available for download on the App Store for $5.99 in the Paid Productivity category.
Claimed to be the most authentic Microsoft Office Word experience on iOS and much more, iDocs brings users the power to open, create, save, edit, and share Word documents on their mobile device the way these iconic text docs were meant to be utilized. The app supports .docx and classic .doc formats, and every Word document you make, save, and edit retains its original formatting regardless of being opened, closed, imported, or exported as well. iDocs features every one of Word's flexible text and font formatting options, staying true to the iconic text creation programs' look and feel. Text alignment functions, as well as spacing and color options are offered as well.
iDocs isn't a simple document editing solution. In addition to its editing toolbox the app includes iOS' native spell-check and dictionary features to help users when editing or drafting new texts, and the app itself doubles as a fully stocked file management platform. The app enables users to annotate PDFs and convert any document to PDF format with the click of a button as well. With iDocs users are also free to manage and view images, videos, music, PDFs, MS Office documents and other file formats. Not to be outdone, the app boasts file Zip and Unzip functionalities, a multi-file downloading program, and cloud storage options to ensure that users never run out of space to store and share the files the need and want.
Device Requirements:
(*) iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S and iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd, 4th & 5th gen) and iPad (*) Requires iOS 6.0 or later
(*) This app is optimized for iPhone 5
(*) 21.6 MB
iDocs for Office Word & PDF Documents 5.5 is $5.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category.
iDocs 5.5:
http://www.beleela.com/idocs-for-office-word-documents
Purchase and Download:
http://goo.gl/UzFbd
Trackback URL:
http://goo.gl/MEVUX
Smug Apple Bloggers to Get Even More Smug
AtlanticWire's Rebecca Greenfield suggests that since Apple bloggers have little to no actual communication with the people inside the company, most iReporters get their validation after having already written the news, giving them an unjustified sense of import, which is about to get worse. Rather than report stories based on information, these people often write based on their own fantasies, and then when the actual information comes out via product announcements, and the like, they pat themselves on the back for getting it right, validating the entire ecosystem of non-information, which is the exact opposite of how things should work.
That's pretty harsh.
Make what you will of the full commentary here:
http://goo.gl/H0AKV
Newer Technology Earns Coveted Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval
Newer Technology Inc. (NewerTech) has announced that its Power2U AC/USB wall outlet has been awarded the PTPA Winners Seal of Approval. PTPA Media has North America's largest volunteer parent testing community, with over 60,000 parents, and was rated the Most Trusted Seal by 22,000 parents. Consumers looking for high-quality products and services can rest assured when they see the PTPA Winners Seal; its evidence of a products excellence through evaluation by unbiased parent testers.
Power2U combines AC and USB power into a single, energy-efficient wall fixture that can power up to four devices simultaneously via built-in USB ports and National Electrical Code (NEC)-compliant and tamper-resistant AC receptacles. Power2U provides direct USB port charging for all USB devices and packs enough punch to charge the latest iPad via USB. A slim profile provides an aesthetically clean look that hides the USB ports when in use. Smart shutters open and power up immediately when the USB is engaged, and close to power down upon removaleliminating vampire power draw. The Power2U smart circuitry delivers only the power necessary to charge iPhones, iPads, and any other USB device.
"Being honored with the influential Seal of Approval from PTPA Media Inc. is a huge achievement for a product geared to families, children or parents. Convenience and safety were two of our top objectives as we designed the Power2U, so were thrilled to get this recognition from thousands of parents around the country," says Larry OConnor, president of Newer Technology.
Power2U was among many entries from across North America that competed to earn the PTPA Seal. Independent parent volunteers evaluate products in their own homes to ensure that PTPA winners are chosen based on merit and consumer experience, and not on commercial considerations. As a result, the PTPA Media Seal has quickly gained recognition as an international leader in certifying consumer products for quality, effectiveness and value. PTPA Media CEO and founder, Sharon Vinderine, has appeared on nearly 60 morning shows as a reliable source for the latest and greatest in family products. The media and parents alike trust the collective opinion that PTPA Media represents.
"At PTPA Media, we are proud to play a role in certifying innovative products that families can trust," says Ms. Vinderine. "When consumers search for our Seal of Approval on product packaging and web sites, they are essentially searching for validation from their peers. Their peers will have objectively tested and approved these products based on their performance in a real-life environment. That type of resource for families is priceless."
About PTPA Media Inc.
PTPA Media provides an objective framework for appraising and promoting new products designed to enrich family living. The company's mission is to marry innovative companies with discerning consumers, to improve consumer access to quality products and services for their families and homes.
Since 1984, Newer Technology Inc. (NewerTech) has been recognized as a leading developer of performance upgrades and accessories for Macintosh and PC computers, iPods, iPhones, and iPads. NewerTech industry awards include the 2012 CustomRetailer EXC!TE Award and the 2012 American Business Award Peoples Choice Stevie Award.
QUAN Initiates Design Phase on New iPad Accessory for the Elderly
As Houston-based Quantum International Corp. nears completion of a new prototype for its debut multi-function iPad case, the company announced Tuedays that it has begun designing its follow-up product offering for the $2.3 billion iPad accessories market: a protective tablet case designed for use by the elderly and the technologically challenged.
The device will be geared towards making the iPad easier to use and understand by consumers who may have limited computing experience, says Quantum CEO Robert Federowicz. Its also set to include high-tech medical diagnostic tools.
"Our research indicates that older consumers are a major untapped market for both iPads and iPad accessories," says QUAN CEO Robert Federowicz. "As tablet computers become more and more common as primary tools of communication, its important that theyre made accessible to our elders, many of whom are unfamiliar with touchscreens and wireless connectivity. We see unlimited market potential for this device as the worlds population continues to age."
The new case will be part of Quantum's growing line of lifestyle enhancement products. The company is focused on improving Apples revolutionary tablet, positioning Quantum for major growth as the market for iPad accessories continues to expand rapidly. For more information on Quantum International's technology initiatives, visit:
http://www.quantuminnovators.com/
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