Microsoft is announcing the new app for iOS and Android that combines Word, Excel and PowerPoint into a single experience today at its Ignite conference. Microsoft wants the app to be the mobile ...

While Microsoft has developed versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote ... will hear more about Microsoft's unified Office Mobile app strategy in early November at Ignite.

The basic Office mobile app is available as a free download for Android users and iOS users. To perform more complex tasks, users will need an Office 365 subscription that covers their mobile devices.