An enhanced Google Docs experience on Android tablets

Wednesday, October 5, 2011



(Cross-posted from the Google Docs Blog.)

Earlier this year, we introduced the Google Docs app for Android. Since then, many users have downloaded the app and enjoyed the benefits of being able to access, edit and share docs on the go.

Today’s update to the app makes Google Docs work better than ever on your tablet. With an entirely new design, we’ve customized the look to make the most of the larger screen space on tablets. The layout includes a three-panel view, which allows you to navigate through filters and collections, view your document list, and see document details, all at once.

Looking at the details panel on the right side, you can see a thumbnail to preview a document and its details before opening it. From the panel, you can see who can view or edit any doc.

New 3-panel view for improved browsing


Autocomplete makes sharing with others on the go even easier


These features are now available in 46 languages on tablet devices with Android 3.0+ (Honeycomb) and above.

You can download the app from the Android Market and let us know what you think in the comments or by posting on the forum. Learn more by visiting the help center.

2 comments:

Veraxus said...

I know you guys are all about Android and everything, but I have never met an enterprise user with an Android tablet. It's just not done. Are there any plans for an iPad version of the app, or even a tablet-friendly, full-featured version of the web app? This could be invaluable to enterprise organizations that are already deeply-entrenched with iPad.

OneRealKewlGuy said...

Veraxus, I use my Android Tablet with my "enterprise" Google Apps Premiere all the time.

Maybe you might think about making this request of a developer of apple aps since the application interfaces are open to pretty much everyone.

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