Google Docs has always been a good option for people looking to view or edit documents while on the move, but the mobile app has often left something to be desired.
Today Google has taken a step in the right direction by giving the app a much needed update. The most important new feature? Support for viewing documents offline. You can make a document available for offline viewing by opening its menu and tapping the “Make Offline” option, which is represented by a thumb tack.
There is also a new “Offline” menu on the main menu. As you’d expect, it acts as a library containing all of your offline documents, making them easy to find. Updates to these files are automatic when you are connected via Wi-Fi, so they’re remain as current as your last Internet connection.
Offline editing is still unsupported.
Another improvement is a revision of the tablet interface. Tablet owners will now receive a high-resolution version of documents when they are opened and can swipe left or right to move between document pages.
I wouldn’t say any of these changes are revolutionary, but the addition of an offline view does extend the functionality of the Docs app. I have run into situations where I was outside of a data service area but wanted to view a document. Now Docs will have me covered.
You can download the updated app from the Android Market. It requires Android version 2.1 or better.
Source: Android Guys
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It’s about time! It would be nice if you could have it automatically sync copies of recent documents offline, though — that doesn’t look possible.
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