Posts Tagged dropbox
Mariner Announces Calc XLS 4.0: Mobile Spreadsheet for iOS in App Store
Almost a quarter century ago, Mariner jumped into Mac software development with a spreadsheet product that gave Mac users an alternative to Microsoft office tools. In March of 2009, Mariner introduced Mariner Calc for iOS, becoming one of the first to offer a spreadsheet app to iPhone users and was quickly followed by a version for the iPad. Calc XLS 4.0 is a major upgrade to Calc, introducing the features of universal device support, support for 8 languages and cloud support via Dropbox sync, among many others.
Calc XLS 4.0 is a full-featured spreadsheet product for the iOS that can handle .xls formatted files for Excel 97 and up. At its core lies a highly advanced parser and calculation engine that sets Calc apart from other spreadsheet apps and allows the user to view, edit, and save the complicated Excel file format.
“This new version of Calc is one of the most advanced spreadsheet apps on the iOS,” said Corey Johnson, Director of Product Development for Mariner. “Excel power users will feel more at home than ever before because while the competition rests on ‘over 100 functions’, Calc boasts over 200 and we’re constantly adding more.”
With the newly added cloud support via Dropbox sync, users with a Dropbox account will have direct access to documents created and saved in Calc. Other file transferring options are available via Web Server, iTunes, and Email. This version supports multiple languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Over 200 pre-built functions that cover Mathematics, Trigonometry, Finance, Date and Time, Logic, Info, Statistics, and Text are provided.
“While our product line includes a lot of apps for the creative writer, Calc has always been a mainstay for us,” said Michael Wray, President of Mariner. “Our spreadsheet product was one of the first developed exclusively for the Mac as was the iOS version, which stands at nearly 800,000 downloads. Calc XLS is mature, streamlined, and powerful. Number-crunchers everywhere will appreciate that.”
Other New Features of Calc XLS 4.0:
* Create or move files and folders
* Save and Save As options
* Email as PDF or xls
* Open in Dropbox or other apps that support the xls file
* View PDF, .rtf, Word, Powerpoint, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers files
* Support to set and preserve print settings
* Full User Guide which includes over 400 function examples
Calc XLS 4.0 is $5.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Business category.
“Mariner Announces Calc XLS 4.0: Mobile Spreadsheet for iOS in App Store” originally appeared on AppCraver.com.
Root Explorer update overhauls Android’s favorite File Manager
An awesome update has just started arriving for the extremely popular file manager for Android, Root Explorer. The aging app is very popular with power users and is one of the best root file explorers available. I’ve been using it as long as I can remember, and can happily say the multiple tabs and Dropbox support has arrived, among other things.
We’ve been waiting for another major update to Root Explorer for some time now, and with version 3 comes tons of improvements and changes. The user interface was revamped a bit, they added support for tons of cloud storage options, improved the UI in other areas and much more. Well done guys. Well done!
The multiple tabs for easy navigation and browsing is a welcomed change, as is the support for Google Drive and Dropbox. We also have better notifications as well, so that’s a plus. The entire app is getting better here, but the changelog below will give you a better idea of what to expect.
• Multiple tabs.
• Network (SMB), Google Drive, Box and Dropbox support.
• Concurrent, background processing of multiple operations with notifications.
• New action status with progress display and ability to cancel all long-running operations.
• Action bar and multi-select action mode support.
• Fully customizable list icons.
• For details of new permissions requested see the full app description.
Pretty packed update here, right? The background processing of multiple operations is nice. You can now search for that latest ZIP you seem to have lost while also doing something else all at the same time. Then of course the improved multi-select action will be nice. The system before was a bit of a mess, even though this was still our favorite app around for the job.
It’s still the best around and will cost you $3.99, but most would agree that’s certainly worth it. Get it from the link below and let us know if you like the new multi tab system.
SOURCE: Play Store
Mailbox Lauches Email Client for iPad
Two months after it’s acquisition the email client Mailbox has finally brought out it’s service to the iPad, after being acquired by Dropbox two months ago they have finally worked out all of the kinks in the iPad version and are ready to release it to the world.
Mailbox has said that they have been working on the iPad version of their app since before the acquisition, this means that app isn’t just Dropbox coming in and taking over; the app should work exactly like it does on your phone.
However the new Mailbox for iPad app only works in landscape mode for list messages, which is a bit annoying but can be overlooked. The app has been specially reformatted for the iPads bigger screen, this means that you should be getting the best possible performance out of the app for you.
Since the app has now entered the iPad section of the app store all that is left is the desktop, there has been word on whether or not the company is working on a desktop client.
The only thing that we are eager to find out about the app is whether or not those terrible waiting lists are going to appear on the iPad version, especially since it took at least six weeks for most to get online with there app on the iPhone version.
Source – TechCrunch
Google triples free cloud storage for Drive and Gmail to 15GB
Free cloud-storage is something more and more people are looking for these days. With Dropbox, Box.net, Google Drive and more fighting for the top spot. Today Google’s pulled a big move to beat the competition and have just tripled what they’ll be giving away for free. Previously, just like Dropbox and others, Google Drive users received 5GB of free cloud storage. Starting today that will triple to 15GB.
The excellent news arrived this afternoon from the official Google Drive blog, and they detail just exactly why they’ve decided to go this route – without really giving us any tips as to if there’s a reason. Instead of enjoying 5GB free, you’ll get 15GB, but that will also be shared across Gmail, Drive, and Google+ Photos.
So while this is technically more Google Drive storage, they aren’t actually giving any additional storage out, but we’ll be able to use it where it counts. As it is right now Gmail users get 10GB, and 5GB is shared between Drive and Google+ Photos. Now, you’ll be able to have a unified 15GB of cloud-storage. So for users like me, who’s Gmail is only using about 1-2GB, you can use that other 9GB over on Google Drive. So essentially Google isn’t giving us more, they’ve just unified it into one pool and we can use our storage as we need or see fit.
Oh and if you’d like to beef that up to something more manageable for your needs they have that too. 100GB will run you $4.99 and more details on that can be found here. So now we’re wondering if there’s a reason for this. Why announce it just two days before Google I/O that starts on Wednesday? Could they be related? Obviously we’ll hear plenty about Google+ at IO, so stay tuned and we’ll report back as we’ll be there live!
SOURCE: Google Blog
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Google triples free cloud storage for Drive and Gmail to 15GB
Free cloud-storage is something more and more people are looking for these days. With Dropbox, Box.net, Google Drive and more fighting for the top spot. Today Google’s pulled a big move to beat the competition and have just tripled what they’ll be giving away for free. Previously, just like Dropbox and others, Google Drive users received 5GB of free cloud storage. Starting today that will triple to 15GB.
The excellent news arrived this afternoon from the official Google Drive blog, and they detail just exactly why they’ve decided to go this route – without really giving us any tips as to if there’s a reason. Instead of enjoying 5GB free, you’ll get 15GB, but that will also be shared across Gmail, Drive, and Google+ Photos.
So while this is technically more Google Drive storage, they aren’t actually giving any additional storage out, but we’ll be able to use it where it counts. As it is right now Gmail users get 10GB, and 5GB is shared between Drive and Google+ Photos. Now, you’ll be able to have a unified 15GB of cloud-storage. So for users like me, who’s Gmail is only using about 1-2GB, you can use that other 9GB over on Google Drive. So essentially Google isn’t giving us more, they’ve just unified it into one pool and we can use our storage as we need or see fit.
Oh and if you’d like to beef that up to something more manageable for your needs they have that too. 100GB will run you $4.99 and more details on that can be found here. So now we’re wondering if there’s a reason for this. Why announce it just two days before Google I/O that starts on Wednesday? Could they be related? Obviously we’ll hear plenty about Google+ at IO, so stay tuned and we’ll report back as we’ll be there live!
SOURCE: Google Blog
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Google triples free cloud storage for Drive and Gmail to 15GB
Free cloud-storage is something more and more people are looking for these days. With Dropbox, Box.net, Google Drive and more fighting for the top spot. Today Google’s pulled a big move to beat the competition and have just tripled what they’ll be giving away for free. Previously, just like Dropbox and others, Google Drive users received 5GB of free cloud storage. Starting today that will triple to 15GB.
The excellent news arrived this afternoon from the official Google Drive blog, and they detail just exactly why they’ve decided to go this route – without really giving us any tips as to if there’s a reason. Instead of enjoying 5GB free, you’ll get 15GB, but that will also be shared across Gmail, Drive, and Google+ Photos.
So while this is technically more Google Drive storage, they aren’t actually giving any additional storage out, but we’ll be able to use it where it counts. As it is right now Gmail users get 10GB, and 5GB is shared between Drive and Google+ Photos. Now, you’ll be able to have a unified 15GB of cloud-storage. So for users like me, who’s Gmail is only using about 1-2GB, you can use that other 9GB over on Google Drive. So essentially Google isn’t giving us more, they’ve just unified it into one pool and we can use our storage as we need or see fit.
Oh and if you’d like to beef that up to something more manageable for your needs they have that too. 100GB will run you $4.99 and more details on that can be found here. So now we’re wondering if there’s a reason for this. Why announce it just two days before Google I/O that starts on Wednesday? Could they be related? Obviously we’ll hear plenty about Google+ at IO, so stay tuned and we’ll report back as we’ll be there live!
SOURCE: Google Blog
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Dropbox 2.2 for iOS simplifies photo viewing, supports Dropbox for Business
Android-based Dropbox users got a crack at an even more photo-centric interface back in January; it’s now the iOS crowd’s turn to play. Dropbox 2.2 for their platform makes it easier for them to see their photos, organize them into albums and share them with others. The corporate set will also want the update now that it permits the single sign-ons that make Dropbox for Business tick. Version 2.2 isn’t the most dramatic update we’ve seen, but it should go some distance toward pleasing both shutterbugs and the suits.
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Mobile
Source: App Store
NoteMaster 5.0 for iOS Updated With Redesigned User Interface
NoteMaster for iPad – Amazing notes, synced with Dropbox or Google Drive Developer: Kabuki Vision, LLC
Price: $3.99 Download
Kabuki Vision announces NoteMaster 5.0, which has been updated with a completely redesigned interface. The new user interface has a modern attractive look, and has been designed to make common tasks simpler and more streamlined.
The new version supports a variety of interesting and attractive background themes for notes, including spiral notebook, lined paper, parchment, chalkboard, and many more. Notes can be organized into categories, which can now be color-coded for quicker identification and retrieval.
“NoteMaster’s features have always been amazing,” says Adam Shaw, founder of Kabuki Vision. “Now the app has a user interface that looks and feels as great as the notes you can create with it.”
NoteMaster supports the ability to insert a variety of elements anywhere in a note. Images can be added with a single tap, and unlike other note apps, images appear right inside the note anywhere, not as a clumsy attachment. Bold headings are a great way to organize a note into logical sections. A variety of list types are supported: bulleted lists for unordered items, numbered lists for things that need to be counted or done in a certain order, and checkbox lists for tasks that need to be checked off as they are completed. Additionally, notes can be synced with Dropbox or Google Drive to be accessed on any computer.
NoteMaster 5.0 is $3.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category.
“NoteMaster 5.0 for iOS Updated With Redesigned User Interface” originally appeared on AppCraver.com.
NoteMaster 5.0 for iOS Updated With Redesigned User Interface
NoteMaster for iPad – Amazing notes, synced with Dropbox or Google Drive Developer: Kabuki Vision, LLC
Price: $3.99 Download
Kabuki Vision announces NoteMaster 5.0, which has been updated with a completely redesigned interface. The new user interface has a modern attractive look, and has been designed to make common tasks simpler and more streamlined.
The new version supports a variety of interesting and attractive background themes for notes, including spiral notebook, lined paper, parchment, chalkboard, and many more. Notes can be organized into categories, which can now be color-coded for quicker identification and retrieval.
“NoteMaster’s features have always been amazing,” says Adam Shaw, founder of Kabuki Vision. “Now the app has a user interface that looks and feels as great as the notes you can create with it.”
NoteMaster supports the ability to insert a variety of elements anywhere in a note. Images can be added with a single tap, and unlike other note apps, images appear right inside the note anywhere, not as a clumsy attachment. Bold headings are a great way to organize a note into logical sections. A variety of list types are supported: bulleted lists for unordered items, numbered lists for things that need to be counted or done in a certain order, and checkbox lists for tasks that need to be checked off as they are completed. Additionally, notes can be synced with Dropbox or Google Drive to be accessed on any computer.
NoteMaster 5.0 is $3.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category.
“NoteMaster 5.0 for iOS Updated With Redesigned User Interface” originally appeared on AppCraver.com.
NoteMaster 5.0 for iOS Updated With Redesigned User Interface
NoteMaster for iPad – Amazing notes, synced with Dropbox or Google Drive Developer: Kabuki Vision, LLC
Price: $3.99 Download
Kabuki Vision announces NoteMaster 5.0, which has been updated with a completely redesigned interface. The new user interface has a modern attractive look, and has been designed to make common tasks simpler and more streamlined.
The new version supports a variety of interesting and attractive background themes for notes, including spiral notebook, lined paper, parchment, chalkboard, and many more. Notes can be organized into categories, which can now be color-coded for quicker identification and retrieval.
“NoteMaster’s features have always been amazing,” says Adam Shaw, founder of Kabuki Vision. “Now the app has a user interface that looks and feels as great as the notes you can create with it.”
NoteMaster supports the ability to insert a variety of elements anywhere in a note. Images can be added with a single tap, and unlike other note apps, images appear right inside the note anywhere, not as a clumsy attachment. Bold headings are a great way to organize a note into logical sections. A variety of list types are supported: bulleted lists for unordered items, numbered lists for things that need to be counted or done in a certain order, and checkbox lists for tasks that need to be checked off as they are completed. Additionally, notes can be synced with Dropbox or Google Drive to be accessed on any computer.
NoteMaster 5.0 is $3.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category.
“NoteMaster 5.0 for iOS Updated With Redesigned User Interface” originally appeared on AppCraver.com.
Geotag Photos Pro is getting major update – Now with Dropbox integration
TappyTaps today is proud to announce a new version of their geotagging solution, Geotag Photos Pro 3.0. Geotag Photos pro is number one choice of many professional photographers, Lightroom or Aperture users, who want to add geospatial data to their images taken by cameras without GPS module. The app is praised for its vast setting possibilities and battery optimizations.
“Our challenge was to make geotagging process for Lightroom users smoother and faster than before” said Jindrich Sarson, CEO of TappyTaps and continues, “When you are using our desktop app geotagging is a matter of just a few click and we want the same experience for users, who prefer geotagging directly within Lightroom. That is why we bring Dropbox integration”.
With Dropbox integration, GPX files, which are needed for geotagging within Lightroom are automatically uploaded to folder in Dropbox. Thinking about ways how to get those data from phone to computer is now think of past.
Apart from Dropbox integration the update brings:
* Easier and better accessible upload
* Polished user interface
* Better trip history section
Pricing and Availability:
Geotag Photos Pro 3.0 for iPhone is only $3.99 (USD), and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photography category. Lite version of Geotag Photos is free of charge. Android version of Geotag Photos Pro is $3.99 as well and available on Android Market. Geotag Photos Pro is now available in English, German, French, Spanish and Czech language.
Watch the Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqbw5Aw3U90
“Geotag Photos Pro is getting major update – Now with Dropbox integration” originally appeared on AppCraver.com.
Geotag Photos Pro is getting major update – Now with Dropbox integration
TappyTaps today is proud to announce a new version of their geotagging solution, Geotag Photos Pro 3.0. Geotag Photos pro is number one choice of many professional photographers, Lightroom or Aperture users, who want to add geospatial data to their images taken by cameras without GPS module. The app is praised for its vast setting possibilities and battery optimizations.
“Our challenge was to make geotagging process for Lightroom users smoother and faster than before” said Jindrich Sarson, CEO of TappyTaps and continues, “When you are using our desktop app geotagging is a matter of just a few click and we want the same experience for users, who prefer geotagging directly within Lightroom. That is why we bring Dropbox integration”.
With Dropbox integration, GPX files, which are needed for geotagging within Lightroom are automatically uploaded to folder in Dropbox. Thinking about ways how to get those data from phone to computer is now think of past.
Apart from Dropbox integration the update brings:
* Easier and better accessible upload
* Polished user interface
* Better trip history section
Pricing and Availability:
Geotag Photos Pro 3.0 for iPhone is only $3.99 (USD), and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photography category. Lite version of Geotag Photos is free of charge. Android version of Geotag Photos Pro is $3.99 as well and available on Android Market. Geotag Photos Pro is now available in English, German, French, Spanish and Czech language.
Watch the Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqbw5Aw3U90
“Geotag Photos Pro is getting major update – Now with Dropbox integration” originally appeared on AppCraver.com.
Geotag Photos Pro is getting major update – Now with Dropbox integration
TappyTaps today is proud to announce a new version of their geotagging solution, Geotag Photos Pro 3.0. Geotag Photos pro is number one choice of many professional photographers, Lightroom or Aperture users, who want to add geospatial data to their images taken by cameras without GPS module. The app is praised for its vast setting possibilities and battery optimizations.
“Our challenge was to make geotagging process for Lightroom users smoother and faster than before” said Jindrich Sarson, CEO of TappyTaps and continues, “When you are using our desktop app geotagging is a matter of just a few click and we want the same experience for users, who prefer geotagging directly within Lightroom. That is why we bring Dropbox integration”.
With Dropbox integration, GPX files, which are needed for geotagging within Lightroom are automatically uploaded to folder in Dropbox. Thinking about ways how to get those data from phone to computer is now think of past.
Apart from Dropbox integration the update brings:
* Easier and better accessible upload
* Polished user interface
* Better trip history section
Pricing and Availability:
Geotag Photos Pro 3.0 for iPhone is only $3.99 (USD), and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photography category. Lite version of Geotag Photos is free of charge. Android version of Geotag Photos Pro is $3.99 as well and available on Android Market. Geotag Photos Pro is now available in English, German, French, Spanish and Czech language.
Watch the Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqbw5Aw3U90
“Geotag Photos Pro is getting major update – Now with Dropbox integration” originally appeared on AppCraver.com.
Dropbox update adds improved photo viewing, support for six languages
Every Dropbox photo can now be viewed in one place
More improvements in the way of picture handling have been added to Dropbox for version 2.3.5. In a recent update we saw albums and photo sharing added to Dropbox; with the latest update, we now get a better way to view stored photos from within the app. All previously uploaded photos will now be displayed for easy viewing in the photos section of the picture tab.
Localization also has been improved, with Dropbox learning six new languages: Indonesian, Malay, Polish, Russian, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese. The change log of v2.3.5 also boasts "tons of performance improvements."
The update is live right now in the Play Store for Dropbox users. Hit the link above to install or update.
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Dropbox update adds improved photo viewing, support for six languages
Every Dropbox photo can now be viewed in one place
More improvements in the way of picture handling have been added to Dropbox for version 2.3.5. In a recent update we saw albums and photo sharing added to Dropbox; with the latest update, we now get a better way to view stored photos from within the app. All previously uploaded photos will now be displayed for easy viewing in the photos section of the picture tab.
Localization also has been improved, with Dropbox learning six new languages: Indonesian, Malay, Polish, Russian, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese. The change log of v2.3.5 also boasts "tons of performance improvements."
The update is live right now in the Play Store for Dropbox users. Hit the link above to install or update.
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Dropbox update adds improved photo viewing, support for six languages
Every Dropbox photo can now be viewed in one place
More improvements in the way of picture handling have been added to Dropbox for version 2.3.5. In a recent update we saw albums and photo sharing added to Dropbox; with the latest update, we now get a better way to view stored photos from within the app. All previously uploaded photos will now be displayed for easy viewing in the photos section of the picture tab.
Localization also has been improved, with Dropbox learning six new languages: Indonesian, Malay, Polish, Russian, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese. The change log of v2.3.5 also boasts "tons of performance improvements."
The update is live right now in the Play Store for Dropbox users. Hit the link above to install or update.
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Dropbox adds six languages to its repertoire, throws in photo improvements for Android app
Dropbox‘s gone a little bit more global, adding Russian, Polish, Indonesian, Malaysian, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese language support to its file sharing service. The translated versions are available across Mac, PC, Linux and Dropbox’s web interface, with an iOS version apparently in the works and “coming soon.” Alongside those language credits, the Android app has also improved how it shows off the entirety of your photo collection, which should make the most of all those instant uploads.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile
Source: Dropbox (1), (Google Play)
Dropbox Partners With New Yahoo Mail For Attachments Of Any Size
One of the limitations of Yahoo Mail is that attachments are only limited to 25 MB. This means that if you’re going to send a huge file you either have to cut it into parts or just use another email service altogether that allows for sending of huge files. This is about to change as Dropbox and Yahoo have partnered to allow users to send attachments without any limits.
The partnership allows users to easily send and receive large attachments using Yahoo Mail. Once you try to send a file that’s over 25 MB in size it will automatically be shared through a Dropbox link rather than attached as a file on the email. If you already have a Dropbox account then you can start right away otherwise you still have to create one, which by the way is easy to do.
The integration with Dropbox starts rolling out today and is available for Yahoo Mail for Web in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
David McDowell, Senior Director of Product Management on Yahoo! Mail, had this to say on the partnership “Starting today, Dropbox is available within Yahoo! Mail. This integration allows you to share and store files more easily, whether they are vacation photos or important documents like tax returns and research papers. And, because files can be stored in your Dropbox account online, it’s easy to find the files you want even when you are away from your desktop. Dropbox is available within Yahoo! Mail for the Web in English, French, Spanish, German and Italian. For those of you new to Dropbox, you can quickly create an account from within Yahoo! Mail.”
Yahoo Mail is currently the third largest email provider in the world just behind Gmail and Hotmail. They however hold the number one spot in the United States.
via ymailblog
Review: Copy now available for Android, get 10GB+ of free cloud storage when you sign up a friend
There’s a new kid on the block when it comes to cloud storage. I think just about everyone knows about Dropbox, Google Drive and Amazon Cloud Drive. Well, now it looks like we have a new challenger. They’re called Copy and they’ve recently introduced an Android application into the Play Store. After checking it out, [...]
Review: Copy now available for Android, get 10GB+ of free cloud storage when you sign up a friend
There’s a new kid on the block when it comes to cloud storage. I think just about everyone knows about Dropbox, Google Drive and Amazon Cloud Drive. Well, now it looks like we have a new challenger. They’re called Copy and they’ve recently introduced an Android application into the Play Store. After checking it out, [...]
Review: Copy now available for Android, get 10GB+ of free cloud storage when you sign up a friend
There’s a new kid on the block when it comes to cloud storage. I think just about everyone knows about Dropbox, Google Drive and Amazon Cloud Drive. Well, now it looks like we have a new challenger. They’re called Copy and they’ve recently introduced an Android application into the Play Store. After checking it out, [...]
Mega tops file transfer speed test vs. other cloud storage services
Kim Dotcom’s MEGA Cloud Storage Service is faster than Skydrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Sugarsync in terms of file transfer speeds, according to a test conducted by the Laptop Mag blog.
They arrived at such result by creating a zip file containing 300 MB of content, including audio, video, and picture files. They then uploaded the zip file to the five cloud storage services, and subsequently downloaded them again. This was done thrice for every batch of uploads within a span of five business days. Lastly, they computed for the average file transfer times.
For their browser, the Laptop Mag team used Chrome, and transferred the files through their Ethernet connection. Their connection has a speed of around 12.9 Mbps in downloads, and 17.8 Mbps in uploads, according to results they found through Speedtest.net.
Although iCloud is a popular cloud storage service, the team skipped using it in the test, as they believe that the iCloud is substantially different from the other cloud storage services in the experiment.
For uploads, the MEGA cloud service had an average upload time of 2:34. Skydrive follows at 3:08; Google Drive at 3:39; Dropbox at 4:42 and SugarSync at 10:27.
Meanwhile, for downloads, Google Drive was the fastest, with an average download time of 3:28; followed by Dropbox with 3:33; MEGA with 3:56; Skydrive with 4:36; and Sugarsync with 11:02.
Taking the two sets of information together, Laptop Mag reports that MEGA has a total task time of 6:30. Google Drive is next with 7:07; followed by SkyDrive with 7:44; Dropbox with 8:15; and Sugarsync with 21:29.
It may be worth noting that among the cloud storage services that were included in the test, MEGA has the least number of users at present. This owes to the fact that it is the newest among the five services, having been launched only around the start of the year. Furthermore, it is believed that some consumers may not be so keen on trying the service because of Kim Dotcom’s alleged involvement in piracy that caused the government to shut down Mega Upload, the file-sharing service that he offered in the past.
The results of this test, however, may bring more attention to MEGA, which apart from having fast transfer speeds, also provides users with 50GB of free storage space. This is far larger than the data allowances offered by any of the other cloud storage services in the list mentioned above.
via laptopmag
Mega tops file transfer speed test vs. other cloud storage services
Kim Dotcom’s MEGA Cloud Storage Service is faster than Skydrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Sugarsync in terms of file transfer speeds, according to a test conducted by the Laptop Mag blog.
They arrived at such result by creating a zip file containing 300 MB of content, including audio, video, and picture files. They then uploaded the zip file to the five cloud storage services, and subsequently downloaded them again. This was done thrice for every batch of uploads within a span of five business days. Lastly, they computed for the average file transfer times.
For their browser, the Laptop Mag team used Chrome, and transferred the files through their Ethernet connection. Their connection has a speed of around 12.9 Mbps in downloads, and 17.8 Mbps in uploads, according to results they found through Speedtest.net.
Although iCloud is a popular cloud storage service, the team skipped using it in the test, as they believe that the iCloud is substantially different from the other cloud storage services in the experiment.
For uploads, the MEGA cloud service had an average upload time of 2:34. Skydrive follows at 3:08; Google Drive at 3:39; Dropbox at 4:42 and SugarSync at 10:27.
Meanwhile, for downloads, Google Drive was the fastest, with an average download time of 3:28; followed by Dropbox with 3:33; MEGA with 3:56; Skydrive with 4:36; and Sugarsync with 11:02.
Taking the two sets of information together, Laptop Mag reports that MEGA has a total task time of 6:30. Google Drive is next with 7:07; followed by SkyDrive with 7:44; Dropbox with 8:15; and Sugarsync with 21:29.
It may be worth noting that among the cloud storage services that were included in the test, MEGA has the least number of users at present. This owes to the fact that it is the newest among the five services, having been launched only around the start of the year. Furthermore, it is believed that some consumers may not be so keen on trying the service because of Kim Dotcom’s alleged involvement in piracy that caused the government to shut down Mega Upload, the file-sharing service that he offered in the past.
The results of this test, however, may bring more attention to MEGA, which apart from having fast transfer speeds, also provides users with 50GB of free storage space. This is far larger than the data allowances offered by any of the other cloud storage services in the list mentioned above.
via laptopmag
Group Email! Mail Client with Attachments – iOS Universal
Redbits iOS Apps today is pleased to announce the release of Group Email! Mail Client with Attachments 3.1, an update to their popular universal app for sending emails to single recipients, groups or distributions lists. The app is permanently featured into the, At Work – Collaborate and Connect collection of apps, on the AppStore.
Today, we announce the release of the 3.1 update that adds support for SugarSync and Evernote.
Key features of the app are:
* Full featured Email Client for IMAP accounts to read emails, reply and forward (with attachments)
* Enhanced cloud services support for Dropbox, Box, Sky Drive and Google Drive, SugarSync and Evernote
* Attach documents
* Attach vCards
* Attach locations
* Manage distribution lists
* Manage templates
* iCloud support to sync distribution lists, templates and documents between iOS devices
There is no other app with this feature set on the AppStore.
Other features:
* Easy and quick interface
* Full featured mail reader
* Reply and forward with attachments
* Optionally block remote images on mail reader
* Use address book groups;
* Handpick set of contacts from address book
* Create distribution lists from address book or manually entering recipients information
* Attachments (see below)
* iCloud support to sync list, templates and documents
* Dropbox, Box, Sky Drive, Google Drive support
* Choose the mode (To,Cc, Bcc) for each recipient
* Create email text templates
* Supports HTML source into templates (HTML editor is NOT included)
* Optionally pre-select recipients on template to send the same email to the same recipients with just a couple taps.
* Import / export distribution lists from/to CSV documents
* Preview templates, photos, documents and contacts information
* Full VoiceOver support
* Landscape support
* Supports retina display
* Runs on the iPhone, iPod and iPad
Supported Attachments :
* Documents (local to the device, on iCloud, on Dropbox, on Box, on Sky Drive, on Google Drive)
* Emails or part of emails
* Photos and Videos from your device photo library
* Single or Multiple contact information in vCard and/or text format
* Current Location with Map image and reverse geocoded address.
* In-App Camera Still Shot and Video Shot (requires a device with a camera, videos supported only on newer devices)
* In-App Audio Clips Recording
* Map Location (search and drop pin supported) with reverse geocoded address.
* Pasteboard content
Documents can be uploaded to the app using:
* The “open In…” command that many apps have (for example Apple Mail, Dropbox and many others); direct access to Dropbox, Box, Sky Drive, Google Drive
* iTunes and USB cable connection
* Read from email accounts (IMAP required)
Pricing and Availability:
Group Email! Mail Client with Attachments 3.1 is $7.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category.
“Group Email! Mail Client with Attachments – iOS Universal” originally appeared on AppCraver.com.
Dropbox acquires iOS email app Mailbox
Dropbox has announced an acquisition, Mailbox. We understand that some may not be as familiar with Mailbox given, at present, it is available only for iOS users. The Mailbox app launched for the iPhone a short while back and it seems to be all the rage in the iOS world. We have yet to see if the hype that surrounded Mailbox will turn into anything other than people wanting something they could not immediately get.
Anyway, so Dropbox acquired an app that is not even available for Android. Based on that one may wonder why the post on an Android blog. Well, maybe in the hopes that Mailbox would eventually be released in the Google Play Store. This part involves a bit of speculation because at the moment we have yet to see solid plans from Dropbox or Mailbox.
At present the Mailbox team has said they want to put Mailbox in the hands of everyone that wants it. Going on to say that includes “support for more email providers and mobile devices.” Granted, that more mobile devices mention could also be nothing more than the numerous iOS users still waiting to gain access.
While we are generally happy with the official Gmail app that is available for Android users, Mailbox does have an interesting approach to email. Some of the features include being able to swipe messages to archive or delete and even be able to snooze emails until a later time. Basically, the Mailbox team aims to have you remain at inbox zero and from what we have seen, it looks like they have an interesting perspective.
So far what we have heard from the Dropbox team includes that they have fallen in love with Mailbox due to it being “simple, delightful, and beautifully engineered.” As for the Mailbox team, they have said they believe the product needs to grow fast and that “rather than grow Mailbox on our own, we’ve decided to join forces with Dropbox and build it out together.”
[via SlashGear]
Story Timeline
- Dropbox introduces new photos tab to show off your pictures
- Dropbox for Android now lets you move folders in-app
- Latest Dropbox for Android beta release includes photo-related improvements
- Dropbox update adds better photo albums and sharing
- Dropbox Quick Preview will bring document previews to the web interface
- Dropbox releases Sync API for Android and iOS
Dropbox acquires Mailbox, teases an email and cloud collaboration
That was fast. It was just a month ago that Mailbox launched its unique (if queue-ridden) email client for iPhone users, and today we’re hearing that it’s been acquired by Dropbox. While the two aren’t explicit about their plans, the Mailbox crew makes clear that a Dropbox union will help scale its client, including to non-Gmail providers and more devices. The team also isn’t shy about speculating about what could happen if Dropbox’s cloud storage was “connected” to Mailbox. We’ll just have to give the new partners some time to produce what could be an alluring software hybrid.
Filed under: Cellphones, Storage, Internet, Mobile
Dropbox acquires email startup Mailbox
Cloud storage powerhouse Dropbox might be looking to expand its offerings to email with the announcement of the acquisition of startup Mailbox. Mailbox currently provides an email client for iPhone users, and as of today the only plan is to use Dropbox’s infrastructure to launch Mailbox on a wider scale, but the future could see tighter integration between the two services.
An all-in-one storage and email client could finally provide a true rival to Google’s suite of interconnected services, though it will take a lot of might and hard work to catch the arguable leader in that space. Perhaps the best we can hope for early on is that the extra resources will allow for the launch of an Android version of Mailbox, at least giving us users of the platform an opportunity to see what the early hype is all about.
The move feels like a no-brainer, if only going off of the names alone. Dropbox, Mailbox…it’s a match made in heaven. Check out the link below for the full story.
[via Dropbox]
Dropbox gets facelift on Desktop, brings real-time shared folder notifications to Android
Dropbox has dropped (teehee) some nice news today. The biggest will come for those of you who enjoy Dropbox life on the desktop, as the company has redesigned its PC and Mac apps with some exciting new features. A quick rundown for you: it’s easier to accept invitations to shared folders, see links or albums people have shared with you, and gives you a closer look at what’s changing in your Dropbox minute-to-minute. Users also get real-time notifications whenever something is shared with them.
That last bit will also benefit us Android users as the Android app will also exhibit similar behavior. Alongside that, today’s app update brings support for the Portuguese language and more general bug fixes and improvements that you likely won’t notice in the foreground. Update all your apps right here and here, and start enjoying your new Dropbox experience right away.
Productivity Boosting Replacements for Stock iOS Apps
If Apple has taught us one thing, it is that keeping the same stock apps and interface is something needed unless there is a “big revolution” coming.
Due to the poor apps coming from Cupertino, we give you some awesome new apps that you can swap for you stock iOS apps.
- Replace iCloud with Dropbox
Unless you are in deep with the Apple culture, i.e. MacBook, iPad, the works, then you will probably find Dropbox is a better solution to your cloud storage problem. Dropbox works on almost every system ever conceived, while Apple keep a tight lock on iCloud. For this reason alone it is a worthwhile investment to move, but Dropbox has a much simpler interface.
- Replace Mail with Mailbox
Where iOS mail falls flat on its face when it comes to looks and simplicity, Mailbox just offers an incredible service that is flat out better than Apple’s in most every respect. The only problem with Mailbox is there is a long wait cue to get onto the app, if you join now, you will be approximately 700,000, and it goes by one user every few seconds.
- Replace Calendar with Fantastical
The iOS Calendar app also has a poor interface that looks so old and boring. Fantastical is a fun, exciting and simple calendar app, which allows users to store all their dates in a simple way. The interface for Fantastical leaps over the iOS Calendar, but that isn’t a very hard task anyway.
- Replace Reminders & Notes with Wunderlist
Keeping notes and reminders is a hard task, especially when you really do not want to do the tasks. With Wunderlist, you can create easy notes and reminders with excellent settings to change date, time, recurrence and necessity. While reminders and notes work well as they are integrated with the system, as long as you click the app once a day, you’ll get all the updates.
Via PCWORLD
Google Drive App Updated, Brings Support For Streaming Video Files To Android 3.0+, Bug Fixes, And More
In the constant effort to make the Drive app better, Google just pushed an update that brings “performance improvements across the whole app,” as well as support for video streaming on Honeycomb or higher, pinch to zoom in the presentation viewer, and overall bug fixes.
This marks the first update Drive has seen since mid-December, when the app got a small speed-boost, along with some general bug fixes. Woo.
Of course, built-in streaming video is a pretty major update for the app – after all, Dropbox has had the feature for several months now. The update should be live in the Play Store now – if you’re not seeing it just yet, check the mobile Store, you should be able to pull it right away.
- Solid Explorer Beta Updated To v1.3.8, Brings Streaming Media From Dropbox, Box, And Drive, Plus A Lot More
- Chrome For Android Updated, Brings ‘Stability Fixes And Performance Improvements’
- Dropbox For Android Updated To v2.2.2, Finally Brings The Ability To Move Files And Folders
- Google May Be Launching The Google Drive As Early As Next Week, Says The Next Web
Google Drive App Updated, Brings Support For Streaming Video Files To Android 3.0+, Bug Fixes, And More was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
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