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A few days ago, Stephen Elop, President of Microsoft’s Business Division, announced some interesting information regarding the future of Office. The Apple iPad is definitely an interesting opportunity for Microsoft to work into some Office products, but at this point in time, they are simply taking a “wait and see” plan of action. While such a plan is never terrible, the iPad becomes vulnerable for other competitors to sell their services to iPad owners. Everyone at Microsoft is tight-lipped about any possible iPad venture, even the folks at the department of Microsoft that works with Apple PCs to develop Office claim they “don’t have anything to share at this time.” In addition, Elop claims they are not worried about Google, because they simply do not see Google entering the business software market. Office 2010 is set to become available for businesses on May 12, while the consumer version is set to become available in late June. While Google boasts of Cloud computing, and free alternatives to the costly Office, Microsoft claims Office brings in about 90% of the business revenue and remains the largest and most lucrative industry. In addition, six million people have already downloaded the prerelease beta version of Office 2010 and reviews are positive. 80% of the users would recommend Office 2010 to friends, and 90% found the Office 2010 software increased productivity. With numbers for the Office 2010 seem high and positive, it makes sense that Microsoft is not worried by Google at all. Read [Bloomberg] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Gadgets / Other, ebooks, Lifestyle, Web, Downloads Just yesterday, the New York Times announced a price increase of their Times app for the Kindle from $13.99 a month to $19.99. This 43% increase in price will be felt heavily by possible Kindle subscribers as they will now have to pay a seven dollar higher price than their friends who got the app a week ago. As the iPad has just become available, the New York Times probably realizes iPad owners would still want a subscription and will probably be willing to pay the higher price. Since the Wall Street Journal announced their pricing of $17.29, it makes sense for the New York Times to also increase their price. In addition, Amazon has also released their Kindle app for the iPad in efforts to compete with the iBook service. Those who already have a subscription to the New York Times on the Kindle will continue to only pay $13.99 a month for the next six months. However, after the six months are up, you will be required to pay whatever the current subscription price may be. It is almost obscene how much news apps are costing for the Kindle and iPad. Will you be purchasing the New York Times app for the Kindle or iPad? Read [TechCrunch] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
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