Originally Posted by
Acbuono5 First off, Microsoft already published an Office app for iOS way before releasing this new android app. Secondly, the app for android or iOS doesn't have the capability to create docs or excel spreadsheets like we can. So no, WP still has an office advantage and Im going to imagine that in WP 8.1 more office features will be added especially those who have a 365 account.
Yes you are correct; the iOS app was released a few weeks ago. I have an iPhone 5 and a Nexus 4, so I'm able to try out both. What I discovered is that they are both pretty much the same. An Office 365 subscription is required. This does give WP a bit of an edge.
Originally Posted by
raccoon210 I think we did lose part of our advantage, but we still do have a stronger office client from my understanding. However I do think it was a necessary evil. Ms can't afford for all those people to move to google docs or other alternatives.
I was going to mention something along these lines on another thread, but I didn't have my flame suit handy!

WP had few advantages over iOS & Android devices, with Office probably being the biggest (there actually are some 3rd party apps that are quite good). Yes, I know we have some personal preferences with WP, but they're not much more than that. Due to some of WP's other shortcomings, I would guess that keeping Office completely off of iOS & Android would've tended to drive consumers away from Office rather than bring them to WP. Apple & Google both have serviceable alternatives. No, they're not as good, but they'll do the job in most cases.