iWork is a powerful productivity suite from Apple Inc. that includes Pages for word processing, Numbers for spreadsheets, and Keynote for presentations. iWork suite is inbuilt office application suite from Apple; however, it is not compatible with Windows operating system and is completely dependent Apple’s Ecosystem. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the limitations of iWork and how unavailability of cross-platform support is impacting productivity.
Restrictions of iWork for Windows and Android Users
For cross-platform Windows users, the lack of iWork compatibility is a major drawback. The only way to access iWork is through a Mac or iOS device, meaning that Windows laptop users cannot work on their documents natively when they are on-the-go in android devices or in location without internet access. Furthermore, the absence of iWork on Windows laptops or in android device limits their productivity and efficiency, as they cannot take advantage of the suite's advanced features and ease-of-use.
The Need for iWork Compatibility with Windows
With the increasing popularity of cross-platform compatibility, the unavailability of iWork for Windows operating system or in Android’s Play store is a major issue in the market. Many businesses and individuals prefer Windows laptop or Android as their backup or secondary device, and the lack of iWork compatibility restricts their productivity and efficiency. In today's fast-paced world, the need for a productivity suite that is accessible on multiple platforms is growing, making iWork's compatibility with Windows and Android devices is a necessary solution.
My final thoughts:
As technology continues to progress, it is essential that iWork applications become compatible with Windows operating system and Android devices, but cross platform support it would also enable increase in demand and new feature adoption for Apple’s office suite. Apple should consider the increasing demand for cross-platform compatibility and growing need for a productivity suite that is accessible on multiple platforms to encourage more users make iWork compatible with Windows. Check out articles published in “G R Team Sites” for more such information or updates.
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Friday, February 3, 2023
Inaccessibility of iWork in Android &Windows
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Continuing issues after trying memory foam ear tip in AirPods Pro
- No change in sound quality or Bass: Post changing to memory foam ear tip I thought the bass quality would improve and enhance Dolby Atmos sound quality. However, I could not find any difference between the existing Apple’s silicone ear tip and the memory foam ear tips. I tried the same video with similar environment condition and validated the sound quality in both ear tips. I found no difference in the sound quality or improvement in bass.
- No change in fitment issue or Ear Tip test: The main objective I had opted for memory foam ear tip was to eliminate fitment issues and ensure I get “Good Seal” outcome in Apple’s in-built fitment test. I tried out the test in same environment and similar conditions, the outcome did not have any change nor there was any improvement to the fitment test.
With above concerns, the shopping of memory foam was complete failure and on the positive note, I bought the memory foam through Amazon and had it covered through replacement eligibility. To know more on how I found manufacturing defect in my AirPods Pro, please feel free to check out the articles published in “G R Team Sites”
Friday, August 5, 2022
Long time Apple’s time machine problems and preference option
I always prefer to have backup options for my important work and as I spend most amount of time in my MacBook, I always prefer to get backed up or store files in cloud, so the important files are accessible even if there are any accidental damages or corruption in hard disk. Being in Apple ecosystem there is not many alternatives left other than time machine backups and there are few complications associated with the backup options available. Following are my concerns related to the time machine backups
- No preference for selection of Daily/weekly/monthly backups: Once time machine backup enabled, there is no option to select, whether you want to have your MAC backed up daily, weekly, or monthly. This has been a major constraint for most MAC users, as at times the time machine backs up some unwanted files and even if you may have deleted shortly.
- No option to access files through iOS devices or Windows system: The most common issue faced by MAC users while backing up in Time machine is that there is no option to access the files though other iOS devices or non-apple laptop devices. Users like me tend to use Time machine backups only during the critical times and may often need to access files through any means. However, there is no other option to access the Time machine backup files other than accessing through Mac operating system.
Hope Apple address these Time machine backup issues, so in future most MAC users prefer time machine backup as their preferred solution. For more such articles, please feel free to check out “G R Team Sites”
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Must have photo backup features to be available in OneDrive

- Year-wise sorting of photos from backup files: I have uploaded photos from my iPhone and copy pasted the old photo library from my MacBook to OneDrive. However, OneDrive organizes the photos based on the uploaded date, rather than organizing the photos based on actual month and year.
- Option to exclude photos organizing into Photo library: OneDrive automatically imports all photos into the photo library; however, I am also using OneDrive to back-up my old system files and work files. In this scenario, sometimes there are few system images or pictures from the work files and OneDrive does not provide option to exclude those pictures or images from being imported into personal photo library.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Smart option to import alternative Gmail contacts to iPhone
- Use computer: If you are trying to import contacts from your old or alternative or existing Gmail account, then login into the account from which you want to import your contact into iPhone.
- Navigate to contacts’ section: Post login through your computer, navigate to contacts section and validate the contacts that you want to move to your iPhone.
- Download/Export Contacts through .VCF format: Post validation, select and download all contacts that you want to move to iPhone in VCF format to your computer.
- Mail the .VCF file to your iPhone: Post download, send the VCF contacts file through your mail account to yourself or the mail account synced in iPhone.
- Open the .VCF file in iPhone's Mail app: Now open the .VCF file in iPhone's mail application and now you will be able to see the option to add all contacts to you iPhone. Voila! all your contacts are now imported into your iPhone.
Monday, August 9, 2021
NTFS Support in MacOS operating system
- Lack of write functionality: Even though MAC operating system has functionality to read NTFS formatted drives or USB devices, there is no option to copy paste the files from MAC to the external drive. Often either the USB drive or External hard disk had to be formatted completely for the files to be copied. I understand there are many external solutions available as software to enable write functionality in NTFS formatted files system, However, most of those software functionalities are either to be purchased or had to extensive research to find freeware solutions.
- Backward compatibility of MAC filesystem in Windows or other devices: Other concerning scenario is that, when the USB drive or external file device is formatted with MAC operating system, the files are not detected in most used Windows operating systems and other devices like music systems or TVs. Apple should have at least had commonly used filesystem for external drive or USB files. I understand that MAC enables users to format external devices or USB drive in FAT32 filesystem, however these filesystems are outdated and takes long time for the files to be copied.
Saturday, June 12, 2021
How to decide on giving mobile devices to the kids
- App control: With Large number of applications available for free, the mobile device should have the ability to restrict only apps that are suitable for kids and for installing any application it should get authentication from the adult.
- No Smaller screen: With most mobile phones are compact to hold and use. Their screen size is a major concern for kids, as they are glued to the smaller screen size, and it may impact their eyesight in long run. So, the tablet would be right option for kids to attend their classes online.
Monday, May 17, 2021
Products not released from Apple during April event
- Low cost or entry level iPad: I was expecting Apple to launch new baseline category for iPad by integrating older processor with old design pattern and bring it into the market at most affordable pricing. Eventually, the probability was low, if at all it was launched it would have been stellar success for Apple.
- Updated iPad mini: iPad mini was not updated for a long time and the design had not changed for an exceptionally long time. I was expecting Apple to adopt iPad Pro design to iPad mini and integrate with older version of processors with a slightly increased price. The probability was high on the product, but Apple had not made any statement or comment about the product in the scheduled event.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Reasons to move out of Google Photos
- Google has stopped unlimited photos storage and photos size will be counted against the Google account’s storage limit. Of course, this is ridiculous move, as it has now pushed me to lookout fire alternative online cloud storage choice with affordable pricing.
- As storing all important documents, photos and files in physical form is getting more complicated and all options seems outdated. It is because of failure rate of aged hard disk/external storage devices and complexity of accidental damage to those devices.
Monday, January 18, 2021
Need and why web-hosting services charge high prices
Monday, November 23, 2020
Android still missing out a much-needed in-built QR scanner
Sunday, September 16, 2018
iPhone Xs, Xs Max & Xr Launch review
- Most android users’ comment was that the phone was replica of last years' iPhone X and other than new color option nothing has changed
- Devotees might raise question about A12 Bionic processor, for all those devotees making a note of it, the last year processor was already a beast
- Dual sim support to Xs was actually stunning, as I was expecting the support would be available only to lower spec phone
- Again, the iPhone X camera was already creating stunning images than competitors and hope it would be continued this year as well. Continue reading at “G R Team Sites”