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Apple Sending iWork for iCloud Beta Invites to Non-Developers

What's the draw for this? I bought pages and numbers months ago and already had icloud access from any device (iOS or OS X)? I guess it's the browser interface?
 
Scrub175 said:
What's the draw for this? I bought pages and numbers months ago and already had icloud access from any device (iOS or OS X)? I guess it's the browser interface?
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Well, there are rumors that this will be free, I guess will have to wait and see.

In the meantime, I'm waiting on buying them after the launch of iOS7 and Mavericks to see they are free.
 
nikicampos said:
Well, there are rumors that this will be free, I guess will have to wait and see.

In the meantime, I'm waiting on buying them after the launch of iOS7 and Mavericks to see they are free.
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Good point. I guess the big thing is for PC/Mac si the web browser interface. On iOS i think you still have to use the apps, since iCloud on the web can't be accessed. Are folks using the iOS safari version of these apps?
 
RicD said:
Do not worry about the $60. At present this beta of iWork is not close to being ready for prime-time. From the day iWork for Mac and iOS became available I have been using it; well worth the money.

Beta Numbers: cannot copy native Numbers files to it. You can copy paste from a Numbers file to Beta but it only brought over data, not formatting and formulae. Cannot lock cells nor sheet.

Beta Pages: cannot see the invisibles, nor layout. Many other issues as well.

Inspector for all three Beta programs is not close to the Inspector in the standalone programs.

We know it is Beta and accept them as such. Still they are not ready for work be that in business nor at home; too many missing features. I am quite pleased I have the standalone on my MBP and iPhone.
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Well just got invited to the beta so yeah, be checking it out.

But really I got iWork using the $100 gift card from BTS promotion. Look if Apple can improved iWork 13 and make it free, I'll be happy.

And based on what you said about the iWork beta...I guess it still has a long way to go. iCloud? Still needs improvements...
 
I don't know if I was lucky but I'm a non-developer who's had access to this since it was rumoured. It's fantastic, and still can't believe it's taken so long to bring out.
 
Can't access from iPad mini.

I can use iWork on Cloud from MBA but not iPad mini. I get instructions on setting up on this device. iPad mini was setup as a restorefrom iCloud. Annoying.
 
SusanK said:
I can use iWork on Cloud from MBA but not iPad mini. I get instructions on setting up on this device. iPad mini was setup as a restorefrom iCloud. Annoying.
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I'm pretty sure iWork for iCloud is only for Mac...iWork isn't great for iPad or iPhone either way.
 
Scrub175 said:
Good point. I guess the big thing is for PC/Mac si the web browser interface. On iOS i think you still have to use the apps, since iCloud on the web can't be accessed. Are folks using the iOS safari version of these apps?
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Yes, I'm on Mac, no access through iOS, but the ones that I think will be free are the iOS ones, that way, people will try them out and be encouraged to buy the desktop version.
 
Never got an invite, but I logged into my iCloud account after reading this and Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are all there and all work. :D
 
scottrichardson said:
Does anyone else here wonder just how useful this iWork for iCloud is? I mean, it's good that Apple has built it, but just how many people will be using iWork in a browser instead of within a native app?
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For ALL your work needs? Probably not the best replacement for native app iWork. For making edits, changes, starting rough cuts, all from the crummy computer in the hotel lobby because your laptop was stolen? This could be very valuable.

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irDigital0l said:
I'm pretty sure iWork for iCloud is only for Mac...iWork isn't great for iPad or iPhone either way.
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Mac or PC browsers work fine.

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Scrub175 said:
What's the draw for this? I bought pages and numbers months ago and already had icloud access from any device (iOS or OS X)? I guess it's the browser interface?
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You can now access and edit your files on Windows browsers too.
 
Won't let me Beta Test!

Just tried going to the Beta Site - says I need to be a registered developer to apply!

Maybe just because I am in the UK??:mad:
 
Just tried 'Pages'. Has anyone any idea how cut, copy & paste is supposed to work
 
Stuipdboy1000 said:
Seems like nearly anybody can get in. I wasn't sent an invite but can easily access it via beta.icloud.com.
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You don't even have to go to beta.icloud.com, I just went to icloud.com directly and these appeared. You probably just have to have a copy of iWork installed on a Mac or iOS device for it to work.


I'm really impressed with it though, while I think the desktop app is still a bit easier to use overall I found the browser version very responsive, and with a surprising amount of features.

I only wish I'd had it around when I was at university as I did all my reports etc. in Pages at home and could only take PDFs in to university with me, which meant I could make any changes if I noticed a mistake :)
 
scottrichardson said:
Does anyone else here wonder just how useful this iWork for iCloud is? I mean, it's good that Apple has built it, but just how many people will be using iWork in a browser instead of within a native app?
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It depends on how many of native Keynote's features make it into the final iCloud version. For example, builds and action items currently are not supported, and as far as I can tell, there's no way to edit or add master slides.That's not to take away from Apple's accomplishment at getting Keynote to do as much as it does in a browser, but for anyone who pushes the desktop version at all, Keynote for iCloud will be too limited. And bandwidth limitations, which Apple can't do anything about, will be a bottleneck for people who want to work with large presentations.
 
Roller said:
It depends on how many of native Keynote's features make it into the final iCloud version. For example, builds and action items currently are not supported, and as far as I can tell, there's no way to edit or add master slides.That's not to take away from Apple's accomplishment at getting Keynote to do as much as it does in a browser, but for anyone who pushes the desktop version at all, Keynote for iCloud will be too limited. And bandwidth limitations, which Apple can't do anything about, will be a bottleneck for people who want to work with large presentations.
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If it has the functionality of iOS' keynote than no thanks. It stinks compared to the 09 version. And what if I want to work on a presentation and have slow web access? Just adding a figure means I can get up in between, read the newspaper, get coffee.
When is Apple finally true to its roots and releases iWork 2014 or whatever number. It has been 5 years, guys! Come on!! :mad:
 
Three letters: N S A

No way I'm using Office 365 or Works in the Cloud. i prefer having the documents on my hard drive. Being able to write documents in the internet browser is neat, but if not for... NSA.
 
I too received an email invitation. Though, I have been retired for 10 years I'm researching the collaborative features of iWork in iCloud with my dog and my spouse. /s

The IT industry has nearly completed a fascinating full circle in my lifetime. Centralized computing>Decentralized>Centralized. A blessing and a curse for IT Admins everywhere.
 
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