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    Any way to access Google Docs on Windows Phones?

    I use Google Docs a lot to help plan out podcasts and guests and organize with friends. It would be great to be able to read these outlines while on the go. Is there any way to access them?



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    This app offers only viewing support- Google Docs Client For Windows Phone 7
    You're kind of out of luck for Google app support on Windows Phone! Sorry! I'd love to see your podcast!

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    i really wish google would stop hoarding the google goodness. Windows phone needs to pick up marketshare so that they'll finalyl bring their apps over

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    Quote Originally Posted by puffinpuffer2985 View Post
    i really wish google would stop hoarding the google goodness. Windows phone needs to pick up marketshare so that they'll finalyl bring their apps over
    Hopefully soon! The app situation is a two way road! Microsoft has been developing for iOS but not Android, and Google has been developing for Android and iOS, not Windows Phone. It sucks, really

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    Quote Originally Posted by techblitz View Post
    Hopefully soon! The app situation is a two way road! Microsoft has been developing for iOS but not Android, and Google has been developing for Android and iOS, not Windows Phone. It sucks, really
    It's really no different than car manufacturers trying to keep their features exclusive. Similar to how OnStar is available on GM products but not anywhere else, while competing companies have other services that are similar but not quite the same. The problem is Microsoft isn't stepping up in the similar services department.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ashley K. View Post
    It's really no different than car manufacturers trying to keep their features exclusive. Similar to how OnStar is available on GM products but not anywhere else, while competing companies have other services that are similar but not quite the same. The problem is Microsoft isn't stepping up in the similar services department.
    I think there's a lot of parity between Microsoft and Google services, document editing wise. Hotmail could be Metro'd up and I'd consider it again as my main email!
    Last edited by techblitz; 04-05-2012 at 01:08 PM.

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    One Note is the Microsoft equivalent of Google Docs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe F. View Post
    One Note is the Microsoft equivalent of Google Docs.
    I'd actually say One Note is Microsoft's Evernote, because Word is Microsoft's equivalent of Google Docs. I use One Note for class notes!

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    Word doesn't have the nearly as many cloud options as Google Docs. Unless I'm missing something.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe F. View Post
    Word doesn't have the nearly as many cloud options as Google Docs. Unless I'm missing something.
    The entire Microsoft Office suite is online, albeit in limited form. If you have a Hotmail account, you can go to the Office link at the top and you will find Powerpint, Word, Excel and One Note!
    Word 2010 also features Skydrive syncing!
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