If it is possible to view a Word file, Excel or PowerPoint from his iPhone, some users would be able to edit it or create a new document directly from the camera. At the Web2.0 Expo conference, Stephen Elope, president of the Business at Microsoft, has revived the rumors about the release of the Office suite for the iPhone.

Questioned about this by Tim O’Reilly, the organizer of this event, Mr. Elope stressed that there is a strong demand from consumers seeking access to web versions and productivity applications directly from their phones. It takes as example the Facebook site, explaining that the consultation was optimized because the terminals now offer better ergonomics.

 
Office suite will come there a day on the phone from Apple? This question remains elusive Elope Stephen: “Not immediately, but keep an eye open” before indicating that the Redmond company was still in the process of determining a model for advertising Office Web Edition. Microsoft also floor on the next generation of Office online, but the first beta “will not be on the roadmap for this year.”

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