The
need for the right applications is immense when it comes to catering to
the vast range of mobile users. People making use of iPad and iPhones
need to access SharePoint content too and it is for this reason that it
becomes essential to bring SharePoint to the iPad. The unconventional
applications are often found working effectively for the purpose.
Now,
quite a lot of options are available for making Microsoft SharePoint
accessible on the device. The traditional iPad browser paves the way for
a somewhat satisfactory experience. Several factors need to be
considered in this regard. For instance, content editable attribute is
supported by the desktop version of Safari while such facility is not
made available by the Safari on the iPhone OS. This attribute is used by
the application development platform and other collaboration products
such as that of the Office Web Apps. This ensures a rich editing
experience within a supported browser.
On
the other hand, offline support and a richer experience is facilitated
by certain apps that can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. Here is
an overview of some of the popular as well as prominent apps that helps
in bringing SharePoint to the said device.
1. SharePlus Office Mobile Client
SharePlus
emerges to be one of the most prominent and universally used iOS Client
for SharePoint that enables carrying the highly valuable information
assets of this web application development platform on the Smartphones
or tablets, irrespective of the prevailing scenario of connectivity. The
app works well on several OS like Android, iOS, Mac and Blackberry.
2. Filamente
Filamente
is often considered to be the most beneficial and user- friendly apps
that offers a simple yet intuitive way of interaction with the
development platform from the mobile devices. Setting up Filamente for
the team site is quite easy and hassle- free. Other advantages of this
application come in the form of a rich text editor plus link to Dropbox
feature.
3. Moprise: SharePoint Documents for iPad
Morpise
is an excellent collaboration client for iPad. This application,
featured by Apple in iPad @ Work, enables users to access, share as well
as collaborate any of their SharePoint document on the larger screen.
4. Harmon
The
version 1.2.3 of this application of 2.5 MB comes with a rather
intuitive user interface while also bringing forth an easy setup for the
team site.
5. Briefcase Pro
Briefcase
Pro is one such app that facilitates effective search from anywhere.
The application has an intuitive user interface coupled with a fairly
rich text editor.
6. Native iPad
Native
iPad, as an application, is widely preferred primarily because purchase
of additional software is not a necessity for the same. The application
has no offline capability, which ensures that the security risks are
much desired. Above all, it facilitates text input for list items.
7. SP- Dashboard
Coming
up to be yet another useful app for bringing SharePoint to the iPad,
SP- Dashboard for iPad allows users to browse SharePoint data in a much
easier and efficient manner. It offers a good experience of navigating
through the SharePoint sites and viewing the lists, libraries and
documents. Additionally, one can also define the favorite lists,
documents as well as libraries for fast access while renaming the
favorites for a better overview.
With
this application at your service, presentation of the SharePoint data
with complete mobility becomes possible. As the retrieved data is
automatically updated and stored on the device, there is no need of an
internet connection for accessing the data.
All
of the above- mentioned applications and products are intuitive with
some of them being better than the others. The apps not only serve the
purpose of bringing SharePoint to the iPad but also reduce the cost of
ownership in the long run. Sharepoint 2013 mobile development teams can help you build mobile apps using SharePoint 2013 within allocated budgets and time schedules.
We provide SharePoint bespoke development services. If you would like to talk to one of our certified sharepoint programmers, please contact us at Mindfire Solutions.