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Microsoft • 15 Jul 2019

Microsoft Word has passed 1bn downloads on Google Play

By Shereesa Moodley

Microsoft Word passed the one billion downloads mark on Google Play, Android Police revealed on Friday.

Though the figure suggests that Word’s popularity is still going strong, the publication noted that pre-installed versions of the app on some smartphones could contribute to the large number.

Word, which is free to download on the Play Store, is the first Microsoft app to reach the milestone.

Feature image: screenshot, Google Play

Shereesa Moodley

Shereesa is a passionate writer who often delves into the world of social media, online trends and all things photography. She is also a journalism graduate of Rhodes University and can be found frequenting YouTube and Instagram. She lurks on Twitter too, sometimes.

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