Articles Tagged “Cloud”
Google Drive expected to launch today. What competitors have to say about it
by Bams Sadewo on Apr 24, 2012 1 Comments">1
Yang and Yun/Flickr If you’ve been paying a close watch on the reports on Google’s cloud storage service, the fabled Google Drive, you are probably aware of the rumors that indicate today as a possible launch date of the cloud service. Customers, who will soon get to choose from the free version or the premium version of G-Drive, will surely welcome yet another cloud storage solution. But what do people in the industry think about Google Drive? Talking to ZDNET’s Rachel King, Citrix’ vice president and general manager of data sharing, Jesse Lipson, said that Google has a long history …
Samsung S-Cloud to be unveiled alongside the Galaxy S3 on May 3?
by Ankit Banerjee on Apr 21, 2012 0 Comments">0
While a few Android manufacturers have established partnerships to take their devices into the cloud era (like HTC did with Dropbox), others, such as ASUS and Apple, decided to build their own cloud storage services from scratch. It has long been suggested that Samsung would follow the latter path, and new information suggests that Sammy’s cloud storage service might finally be ready for launch. We already know that the Samsung Galaxy S3, or at least “the next Galaxy”, will be launched on May 3 at a press event in London. But the rumor mill hasn’t stopped churning for a second. …
Google Drive to debut next week, free 5GB storage
by Bams Sadewo on Apr 17, 2012 1 Comments">1
It seems Google is ready to take the lid off its cloud storage service, Google Drive, in the following days. The Next Web reports that they have received a draft release from one of Google’s partners that provides a glimpse of what the service entails. Apart from spilling the beans on the expected launch date, which would be sometime next week (Tuesday is a possibility), TNW’s report confirms that each user will get 5GB of free online storage space. What does this mean for other online storage services such as Box, Dropbox, and even SkyDrive? The 5GB storage that Google Drive …
Backing up your phone data to the cloud with inDefend Mobile Backup
by Alvin Ybañez on Mar 28, 2012 0 Comments">0
If you have been attentive to every rooting and flashing guide for Android phones, you can find under the requirements section that you will need to create a backup of your mobile phone data. Connecting your phone to the computer to create a backup, or transfer files on your SD card could really take much of your time. But, now it is possible to remotely backup your phone’s content in the cloud via inDefend Mobile Backup app. The inDefend Mobile Backup is an application that allows you to easily backup your data in the cloud. You can backup your contacts, …
5 mega-trends of the post-PC era
by Gary Sims on Mar 16, 2012 4 Comments">4
One of the exciting things about the post-PC era market today is the fact that it’s still a young, emerging market forging ahead in often bold directions. The tablet, as a post-PC device, is not even two years old yet, and the landscape is already changing fast! So where are things going? What will the next few years mean for Android and for us as mobile device users? According to a study from Gartner, the five mega-trends that will mark the way we use technology in the future are consumerization, virtualization, cloud computing, app-ification, and the shift to mobile. Clearly, …
90% of All Consumer Devices to Integrate Cloud Services by 2013
by Bogdan Petrovan on Mar 06, 2012 0 Comments">0
Market research firm Gartner released today an analysis that predicts an explosion of integrated cloud services over the coming years. The “personal cloud”, as Gartner calls the new wave of cloud services, will be integrated, by 2013, in 90% of all consumer devices, including TVs, tablets, smartphones, and PCs. According to Gartner VP Andrew Johnson, users will come to demand the so-called “4S” experience, consisting of storing, synching, streaming, and sharing content, regardless of the device used. The market is heading towards unifying the user experience across multiple screens, which will also affect how consumers are using cloud services. As …
As Cloud Storage Is Heating Up, Box and Dropbox Give Android Users a Treat
by Bogdan Petrovan on Feb 24, 2012 7 Comments">7
Competition in the cloud storage arena is reaching a boiling point, with all major players announcing new features, more storage, and grand plans for the future. Quick recap: Apple will bake iCloud directly into OS X Mountain Lion, Google Drive is finally coming out of vaporware, and Microsoft will make SkyDrive ubiquitous, by integrating in with the upcoming Windows 8. Now, cloud storage specialists Box and Dropbox take the stage, announcing (nearly at the same time) updates for their Android apps. Box for Android gets facelift, users lured with 50GB of free storage Cloud storage service Box (previously known as …
Searching Across Multiple Online Accounts with CloudMagic App
by Alvin Ybañez on Jan 24, 2012 0 Comments">0
Syncing your multiple accounts to your Android device can be helpful, but if you’re prolific with content in your various accounts, searching through your millions of files, documents, and other data for one exact file could be gruesome and time-consuming. You’d wish there were a magic wand that you could flick to summon just that exact file you’re looking for. The CloudMagic app just may be that magic wand. It is an app for Android that will help you magically search through your various accounts “in a second”–all in just one app. CloudMagic is an online cross-platform search tool for …
Access Your Desktop through Your Android Phone
by Christine Torralba on Dec 19, 2011 2 Comments">2
All this talk about Apple’s Cloud service may have interested many of its users. But for Android users, it is actually nothing new. What’s new, however, is the new Android app called PocketCloud Explore—an app developed by Wyse Technology in order to help its users gain a remote access with their PCs and Macs. With the help of the app, you can easily search, view, or even organize your files on up to two remote computers. This can all be done through your own Android device. In a nutshell, it allows you to sync your data without having to go …
HTC Partners with Dropbox, Adds 5 GB Cloud Storage for New Users
by Ken East on Oct 25, 2011 0 Comments">0
HTC users are now going to enjoy more data storage capacity, thanks to a recent tie-up between HTC and Dropbox. Today, via Facebook, HTC shared the good news to its users that Dropbox will come pre-installed on all its upcoming Android phones, giving all its users 5 GB of free cloud storage on Dropbox (more than the standard of 2 GB of storage). Although, HTC did not clarify whether existing users will also enjoy this cloud-enabled file sharing application. It appears that HTC’s strategy is to make its phones more appealing by giving those who will buy HTC phones free …
How to Print Wirelessly with Android – Google Cloud Print Beta for Android
by Matthew Sabatini on Oct 01, 2011 7 Comments">7
Although wireless printers have dropped substantially in price, you’re not sure if they are worth the upgrade, and Google agrees with you completely. I’m sure that you are asking, how can I print documents wirelessly from my Android device? How Does Google Cloud Print Work? In the world of Google Cloud Print, you can print anything, from any device, to any cloud-connected printer. When you print through Google Cloud Print, your file is securely sent to your printer over the web. Because it’s the web, Google Cloud Print works whether you’re in the same room as your printer, or on …
Thumbplay offers offline music playback for Android devices
by Michelle Ruhfass on Jul 26, 2010 0 Comments">0
Thumbplay announced that it is now offering offline music playback on Android devices. The new offline capability allows users access to their music collections when no Wi-Fi or carrier data network connection is available. Thumbplay is a U.S.-based subscription service that allows users to download music, video, and games to their mobile phones. Users can manage, store, and share their content online and on their wireless devices.
SugarSync releases new Cloud API to developers, SugarSync App to get new features
by Susan Ellery on Dec 02, 2009 1 Comments">1
SugarSync, the popular digital synchronization, backup and sharing platform, has announced that it is releasing a new Android API that will turn SugarSync into a cloud-based computing platform. Independent developers and handset manufacturers will be able to use the API to sync their applications with the data in the user’s SugarSync account. Data on the phone can be easily uploaded to the SugarSync cloud and data already in the cloud can be easily accessed by the mobile phone. SugarSync also announced that it is adding several exciting new features to its SugarSync application. The latest version of SugarSync, updated on …
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