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Google Drive is finally out, offers 5GB free storage, Google Docs and more

April 24, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Google’s much awaited online cloud storage service ‘Google Drive’ is finally out moments ago, after all rumors, leaks and news in the air we’ve got all the information on what Google has to offer us. Google Docs is integrated as part of the online service that allows users to share, collaborate and work on new or existing documents, spreadsheets, PDF’s and more within the framework. Data means portability and keeping the same in mind ‘Google Drive’ offers cross platform functionality over the Web, PC, Mac’s and Android. Big G is still working on an iOS application for the Google Drive, which is still in the pipeline. Google has also taken an initiative for people who are visually impaired by providing access via means of a Screen Reader.

Cloud Storage has already been a part for mobile and desktop users via leading providers like Evernote, DropBox, Box.net and others. Dropbox had introduced its link share feature to its app for all platforms earlier today, we also mentioned the innovation part that had to be in place for Google Drive to be a success. Searching for documents should no longer be a hassle as multiple search options include search via keywords, filter type, date, file type and much more. To make it even peppier Google has introduced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology integrated to its search mechanism that would allow text within images or scanned documents to be visible across search queries. The feature is still developing and is in its early stages that should get improved as the service evolves.

Google Drive starts initially with 5GB of free storage space for users. The premium paid variants start with 25GB at $2.49/month, 50GB at $4.99/month and massive 1TB at $49.99/month. To expect even more out of your paid storage, you get an upgraded Gmail account with 25GB storage upon subscription.

Google aims at integrating the cloud service seamlessly towards all its products and platforms. Google+ users can add photos directly to posts from their ‘Google Drive’ accounts. The feature would also be witnessed across Gmail to attach files, documents, and more straight from the web. The platform would soon be widespread with third-party developers already working in place to add new stuff.

Google Drive can also be added as an app for Google Chrome via its web store. We’ve got enough of news and things to experiment for today, do checkout this new service at http://drive.google.com/start/

Download Google Drive for Android, click the link below to begin download. If you have already tried the app, please share your view by dropping by a comment.

Download Google Drive for Android from the Google Play Store

(Requires Android 2.1 or higher)

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via Google Blog

Android Apps, Instagram

Instagram for Android update adds support for Samsung Galaxy Y

April 20, 2012 Udit Malhotra 2 Comments

The team at Instagram has rolled an update for its Android app. The application provides bug fixes to resolves issues with certain devices running on Android Froyo 2.2. Instagram also adds support for Samsung’s entry-level smartphone the Galaxy Y, which was earlier incompatible. So for also you guys who are still having a Froyo based handset this update goes out for you and for Galaxy Y owners who were still waiting to experiment with the app. The download link is right below, enjoy the update and do share your feedback with us.

Download Instagram for Android update 1.0.5 from the Google Play Store

Requires Android 2.2 (Froyo) or higher

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Android Apps, Instagram, Social Media

Instagram for Android update adds supports for Tablets, SD card installation and more

April 7, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

We’ve been talking about Instagram for Android for a while. Well yes, it is another update that has popped up from the development team at Instagram. The new version for the app brings a majority of changes, which adds support for Tablets and Wi-Fi only devices, installation of the app over an SD card, and fixes audio mute bug during an image capture. Application install over a memory card seems to be a very big change, most of lack on internal phone storage and might not like to add an app the consumes a lot of space, so with this update you guys can move your app to the SD card and continue enjoying it. The support for tablets and Wi-Fi only devices also brings in a wide spectrum by adding more news users to the Instagram kitty. For folks with an older Android device having Wi-Fi only capabilities can now enjoy photo sharing at ease. Last but not the least the update fixes a bug causing the sound to mute while clicking a photo and also several minor bug fixes and improvements.

Existing users may update the app via Google Play Store, for folks who haven’t tried or had an unsupported device can download it using the link below.

Download Instagram for Android Update 1.03 from the Google Play Store.

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Android Apps, Instagram

Instagram for Android update rolls out, fixes bugs and camera issues

April 5, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

The developers at Instagram seem to be working really hard, Instagram for Android has now got its second update rolled out within 48 Hrs. of its release. The update 1.02 addresses multiple issues that includes a fix for images being displayed too small, ‘file not found’ errors while trying to import photos from gallery, search fixes for HTC devices, and camera incompatibility and crash related issues. For most of us who have already downloaded the app can apply the update it via the Google Play Store for our smartphones and devices. If you face issues while updating, I would suggest a full reinstall of the application. Folks who have not yet tried or experienced Instagram for Android yet should surely give it a try and be a part of the photo-sharing buzz. If you have already updated the app, please share your feedback with us.

Download Instagram for Android Update 1.02 from the Google Play Store

Requires Android 2.2 or higher

Scan the QR Code or click the image to begin the download.