Google releases standalone Docs and Sheets (Word and Excel alternatives) apps for Android and iOS
There’s quite a history with Google’s office suite: the company first launched a unified Google Docs package, then rebranded it to Google Drive, mixing it up with full-on cloud storage functionality, and now, by releasing Docs, Sheets, and Slides, it distances them from Drive, leaving the latter appearing as a cloud file management box, similar to say, Dropbox.
With the new Docs, Sheets, and Slides, Google brings more recognition to its office suite
The three apps remain heavily integrated with Drive, of course, but graduating into standalone applications they will get more recognition. Simple fact is that not everyone was aware that Drive actually features a full-on office suite, and that could have been a force driving such a decision.Slightly confusing, though, remains the fact that Google also still has QuickOffice that offers the same functionality as the original Google Docs, but with a focus on Microsoft Office format support and PDF reading.
Download Google Docs | Google Sheets on Android
Download Google Docs | Google Sheets on iOS
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