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Word, Excel to PowerPoint, Apple Vision Pro to offer Microsoft Office apps from today
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Word, Excel to PowerPoint, Apple Vision Pro to offer Microsoft Office apps from today

[ad_1] Apple will finally start the official sales of the Apple Vision Pro headset in the US. The mixed-reality headset has been in talks ever since it was showcased at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). While many mobile apps such as Netflix, Spotify and Google have declined to modify their platforms for the new virtual reality headset, Microsoft has just announced the availability of the Microsoft Office apps like Word, Excel and PowerPoint on the newly launched Apple product. The tech giant will also introduce its AI assistant, Copilot to the Vision Pro. Know what Microsoft has planned for the launch of the Apple Vision Pro headset.Microsoft 365 apps on Apple Vision ProAccording to the Microsoft blog, various productivity apps such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint wi...
EU investigates Microsoft over concerns bundling Teams with Office eliminates competition
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EU investigates Microsoft over concerns bundling Teams with Office eliminates competition

[ad_1] The European Union said Thursday that it has opened an antitrust investigation into Microsoft over concerns that bundling its Teams messaging and videoconferencing app with its Office productivity software gives it an unfair edge over competitors.The European Commission, the 27-nation bloc's top competition enforcer, said it would carry out its in-depth investigation “as a matter of priority.” The investigation stems from a complaint filed in 2020 by Slack Technologies, which makes popular workplace messaging software. Slack, owned by business software maker Salesforce, alleged that Microsoft was abusing its market dominance to eliminate competition — in violation of EU laws — by illegally combining Teams with its Office suite, which includes Word, Excel and Outlook.“Remote commu...
Microsoft to charge more for AI in office, secure Bing from leaks
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Microsoft to charge more for AI in office, secure Bing from leaks

[ad_1] Microsoft on Tuesday said it would charge at least 53% more to access new artificial intelligence features in its widely used office software, in a glimpse at the windfall it hopes to reap from the technology.The company also said it would make a more secure version of its Bing search engine available immediately to businesses, aiming to address their data-protection concerns, grow their interest in AI and compete more with Google. At its virtual Inspire conference, the company said customers would pay $30 per user, per month for its AI copilot in Microsoft 365, which promises to draft emails in Outlook, pen documents in Word and make virtually all an employee's data accessible via the prompt of a chatbot. The voluntary upgrade is on top of publicly listed, monthly plans ranging ...
Boost your writing skills with these top 5 essential tools that every writer needs
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Boost your writing skills with these top 5 essential tools that every writer needs

[ad_1] When it comes to writing, having the correct tools can make all the difference. From avoiding spelling, grammar mistakes to keeping your ideas organised, there are various online writing tools available today. To simplify the process, it's beneficial to create a collection of writing software that supports you at every stage of your writing journey.Microsoft Word is a well-known word processor in the Microsoft Office suite. With a wide range of formatting options, it's great for writing longer documents with multiple sections or headers. If you need versatility in formatting, Word is the way to go. Google Docs is a popular online word processor. Its collaboration and organisation features are useful for writing drafts and sharing them with others for feedback. Storing your docume...
Google Docs to Quip, here are top 5 Microsoft Word alternatives to keep your performance high
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Google Docs to Quip, here are top 5 Microsoft Word alternatives to keep your performance high

[ad_1] Microsoft is primarily known for its offline Office Suite, but once it dipped its fingers into cloud-based products, it quickly showcased how it can innovate. Not only does it let you sync your documents with other cloud-based services such as Excel and Powerpoint, but it can also be used in their offline counterparts. It offers real-time collaboration and co-author features for seamless knowledge sharing. Additionally, the user-friendly interface is helpful in finding the necessary tools quickly. However, it is not the only document editor tool out there. In fact, there are several alternatives available, with some of them even being free.Check out the 5 best Microsoft Word alternatives you can try among the likes of Google Docs, Quip, and more. Google DocsGoogle Docs offers a r...
Your Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint to get ChatGPT-like AI booster shot
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Your Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint to get ChatGPT-like AI booster shot

[ad_1] The AI race is getting competitive day-by-day. Now, Microsoft is gearing up to show how its new ChatGPT-like AI tool will bring a huge change in its apps. Microsoft has recently unveiled its updated, AI-linked Bing search engine and it is now preparing to expand the same to its main productivity apps such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. As per a report by The Verge, sources close to Microsoft revealed that the company is set to reveal its plans for incorporating OpenAI's language AI technology into its apps. In the near future, Microsoft is expected to make an announcement, tentatively scheduled for March, showcasing its desire to revolutionize search and productivity apps through its investments in OpenAI. Last week, Microsoft unveiled a new generative AI experie...