Microsoft Whiteboard has been available for Windows and iOS for quite some time. This freeform canvas drawing app is now makings its way to Android, and you can now collaborate and share your ideas using this app on your Android devices.
Microsoft Whiteboard Arrives on Android
As seen on the Google Play Store, Microsoft has made the preview of their Whiteboard app available on the official Android app store. This app will now let you create as well as discuss any of your ideas on a freeform canvas on your Android-based devices.
The app is still in preview mode which means it’s not as stable as it would be when the stable version releases. It wouldn’t be too long before a stable version comes, though.
Things You Can Do With Microsoft Whiteboard
There are several features in Microsoft Whiteboard that you can use to create and discuss your ideas. Since the app works on Android, you can use it on both your phone as well as tablets, so long they’re based on Android.
Here are some of the features you get with this app.
Create Anything
The main interface boasts a freeform canvas allowing you to add many kinds of items to it. You can add custom drawings, text, and even sticky notes to this canvas. If you create doodles, you now have tools to turn your doodles into great-looking shapes within the app.
Collaboration Made Easier
Microsoft Whiteboard updates the canvas in real-time, and this allows you to see who’s working on what element.
Your colleagues can work from any supported device and you’ll see their work in real-time right on your screen.
Resume Your Work Anytime and From Anywhere
All your Whiteboard tasks are uploaded to the cloud, and this saves the work you’re doing automatically. You can resume your work whenever you want and from any device you want, as long as you’re connected to this app.
Limitations With Microsoft Whiteboard
As of the writing, Microsoft Whiteboard is only available for work and school account holders. If you have a personal account, you can’t currently use it with this app. Microsoft says support for personal accounts is coming soon.
Brainstorming Gets Easier on Android Devices
Microsoft Whiteboard is an excellent app to create and discuss ideas. With it now available on Android, you can utilize all of the app’s features and stay connected with your colleagues from your Android-based phones and tablets.