Microsoft announces new Office app with Word, Excel, and Powerpoint combined

Microsoft announced a new Office app for both iOS and Android devices. It combines Word, Excel, and Powerpoint into one.

New Microsoft Office app is a hub for Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Meet the new Microsoft Office app

Here are some of the core features

In the new app, you will be able to access recent documents and even create new ones using the ability to scan text or tables from your phone. Word, Excel, and Powerpoint are identical to their individual counterparts which make for an easier transition for the users.

The new Office app is more of a central hub for all these apps including all of their features. You can transfer files from your computer, convert images into text or tables, scan pictures into PDFs, and scan QR codes. These features are streamlined for people on the go that need Office apps.

The new Office app is now available in a public preview state today. As of right now, the app is only available for smartphones with no support for iPads and Android tablets yet. Here's how you can sign up to test it:

Android users  - Click here!

iOS users - Click here for TestFlight!

What do you guys think?

Source: The Verge