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

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

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)

Download Google Drive for Android from the Google Play Store

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via Google Blog

Dropbox for Android update adds support for file and folder link sharing

Dropbox for Android update adds support for file and folder link sharing

Dropbox for Android update has been rolled out, although the changelog states ‘Performance improvements and bug fixes’ as a part of the current release, the app adds support for file and folder level link sharing. For users who were already testing or using the beta release for the app would have already noticed the feature in place that allows users to share individual links for any file or folders. The timing for the update seems to be perfectly in place, while we suspect Big G’s new service i.e. ‘Google Drive’ for Android to be out very soon. Google would have to prove its self again to be the best by bringing a twist for its upcoming file sharing app by either integrating it towards all its verticals and services or by doing something ‘Magical’. The download link is right below, click, download and enjoy !

Download Dropbox for Android (2.1.3) from the Google Play Store

Download Dropbox for Android (2.1.3) from the Google Play Store

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Instagram for Android update adds support for Samsung Galaxy Y

Instagram for Android update adds support for Samsung Galaxy Y

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

Instagram for Android update adds support for Samsung Galaxy Y

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Google+ for Android adds rich web snippets and hashtags for streams

Google+ for Android adds rich web snippets and hashtags for streams

Google+ for Android update adds support for rich web snippets and #hashtags. A big ask that users had for the earlier version of Google+ was to make the sharing experience for webpages as good as that of G+ for desktop with all the detailed info. The new version addresses this request and the feature actually works great. The update also brings in support for #hashtags, allowing in stream search capability for the most trending stuff. We won’t forget those minor bug fixes and performance improvements that roll out with each release to make the app better. Haven’t tried the app till date? The download link is right below!

Also Read : Google+ redesign adds simpler UI, bigger photos, easy hangouts and more

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Download Google+ for Android Update from the Google Play Store

Google+ for Android adds rich web snippets and hashtags for streams

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