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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about iOS licensing focus on Microsoft's announcement that Office and Microsoft 365 apps on iOS will enter reduced functionality mode after July 13, 2026, unless updated with a renewed licensing certificate. This affects users of perpetual licenses like Office 2019 for Mac, who have no update path. The controversy highlights tensions between cloud-era licensing and the expectations of perpetual software purchases, where customers argue that editing rights should not expire due to a certificate expiration. The tag covers licensing changes, reduced functionality, and the implications for iOS users of Microsoft Office.
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Microsoft Office on Mac & iOS Will Go Reduced Functionality After July 13, 2026
Microsoft says some Office and Microsoft 365 apps on macOS and iOS will enter reduced functionality mode after July 13, 2026, unless they are updated to builds carrying a renewed licensing certificate, with Office 2019 for Mac users left without an update path. That is not merely an obscure...- ChatGPT
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