Google Drive vs. One Drive vs. Dropbox: Which storage app works best?

Google Drive vs. One Drive vs. Dropbox: Which storage app works best?

If smartphones had unlimited storage, we’d have all our favourite movies, music and photos saved right onto our phones, carrying them everywhere we went. Sadly, we are yet to see a smartphone with capabilities that advanced. In fact, extra storage can cost quite a premium. To put this into perspective, the 64GB iPhone 5s costs an eye-watering Rs 71,500 – Rs 18,000 more than the 16GB version.

 

Thank heavens for storage apps! Not only can you store a lifetime’s worth of photos, music and documents on an 8GB smartphone, but you can also access them from multiple devices and maintain backups. Move over physical storage options – cloud storage apps you can save you time, space as well as the money you’ll be spending on memory cards.

 

Many smartphones come pre-equipped with storage apps. Motorola provides 50GB of Google Drive storage with its Moto devices; while phones running on the Windows Phone operating system come with nearly 20GB of One Drive storage. But the perfect storage app may vary depending on how you intend to use it. Here’s a look under the hood helping you find out what each cloud service has to offer and which one will suit you best.

 

Automatic photo upload

Both Dropbox and One Drive have the option to automatically transfer photos from your phone to the cloud. This allows you to delete old photos and free up space on your phone. While you can upload photos to Google Drive, you’ll have to do so manually as there’s no ‘Automatic upload’ feature.

 

Camera backup on One Drive and Dropbox

 

Creating and editing documents

With Dropbox, you can open office documents such as spreadsheets and Word files. But you can’t edit them from within the app. However, are given the option to open files on any document-editing app such as Google Drive or Office Mobile.

 

One Drive opens documents, spreadsheets etc on Office Mobile – Microsoft’s free Office app for mobile. If you don’t have it installed, the app asks you to download the app so you can proceed. This is the default setting, but you can change this by un-checking Office Mobile in the settings.

 

You can’t edit documents in Google Drive either – it makes use of office apps such as Google Docs or Office Mobile for editing documents.

 

Privacy

If you intend to save personal files on the cloud, you can’t possibly ignore its privacy features. All the three apps – Dropbox, One drive and Google Drive ensure that files are private, unless you choose to share them with others. However, Dropbox and Google Drive also includes an option to lock the app with a passcode so that no one other than you can access the stored files.

 

Locking features in Dropbox and Google Drive

 

Sharing

Sharing is Google Drive’s strongest feature, which gives it an edge over Dropbox and One Drive. You can either choose anyone with the link to access your files, or assign specific people who can view, comment or edit photos.

 

Both Dropbox and One Drive let you share files only by sending the link to the files. The receiver gets a copy of the file and cannot make changes or add comments to the original file.

 

Features

Dropbox has some of the best features out of the the three options. It comes with a linking system, which allows you to connect your desktop to your Dropbox account. This it does by just clicking a picture of your desktop screen.

 

The Dropbox app lets you link to a computer in three steps

 

One Drive comes with 18GB of free storage space, while Google Drive comes with 15GB. Dropbox comes with 2GB of free storage when you sign up, though it increases as you use the app. For example, you get extra space every time you add a new device to Dropbox such as your smartphone or PC. Unlike One Drive and Google Drive, Dropbox does not have any file-size restrictions either.

 

All the three storage apps let you print, delete and move files between folders from within the app.

 

Verdict

While all the three cloud apps are excellent for basic use, Dropbox tops the list for its flexibility, privacy and range of features.

 

Dropbox: iOS|Android|Blackberry

Google Drive: iOS|Android|Windows Phone

One Drive: iOS|Android|Windows Phone|Blackberry

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MY STORY WITH MICROSOFT

My Story: "How Microsoft has impacted your life and how you plan to bring a change to the society being a Microsoft Student Associate?"

First of all I want to start with my one line vision for MSA which is: 

Let’s SHARE, CARE and GROW together!

Microsoft, a Big Name and I think today no one would say that he/she didn't heard about this company. Well talking about Microsoft in my life then I simply say the Knowledge, the Skill which I've gained today is all because of Microsoft. It seems to be awkward but 12 year ago I was dumb in Computer, the thing which I know is that how to Turn On a Computer and start a Game. But When I heard My Dad talking about Microsoft and then I also got interest in Computer Field. Now in free time also, I usually read about Microsoft Company Profile, how it is organized by Bill gates after this I search about various Products of Microsoft i.e. Windows, Office, Windows Phone, Bing, Xbox, Skype and last but the latest about which I am very interested is NOKIA DEVICES.

Microsoft also launched many Program which help me out for getting a Professional Assistance and the example of this supports are Microsoft Virtual Academy.

Because of Microsoft and few other tech companies only I’m the owner of this Blog. The impact of Microsoft in my life is like the HEART AND SOUL of each and every electronic devices like PC's, Tablets, Smartphones etc. Well I think Microsoft also plays an important role in other Student's Life. The Main Motive of My Blog is to Spread Technical Updates and support to Engineering Student.

Well now I want to talk about my future plan which will be Executed as a MSA. Microsoft is one of the best and most popular organisation among every other every student is also attached with Microsoft directly or indirectly. In most of the college campuses like mine there is still a huge gap between students and Microsoft like many of students doesn't know all the services and software provided by Microsoft. And I want to minimize this gap so that there must be proper awareness among all the students and they could know better what Microsoft is really capable of.

So, as I’m applying from Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh situated Institute i.e. DIT School of Engineering(DITSE) my first target is to spread update and enhance skills of student of My Institute and my neighbor Institutes i.e. Institutes situated nearby my college campus. Since my college is situated in an area where there are more than 25+ other engineering college so I believe that my Vision will definitely bring a huge and sudden change among all the students of Knowledge Park area Greater Noida.

My first step towards this target is a combine seminar on some technology updates like Cyber Security, Programming Languages Workshop and other technical activities like coding challenges etc. Workshop and Seminar will not only make them updated but also they’ll get extra knowledge about Microsoft and about the technologies like HeartBleed Vulnerability, Web Designing Advancement ( Bootstrap ) etc.


If budget comes in my way then apart from workshops I would be arranging some introductory classes for students like ASP.NET with C# which would be very helpful for the students for their Mini-Projects and Final-Projects. And during these courses we can provide students some introduction of MSSQL Server which will help in Database Connectivity. And the interest of the students will automatically do the rest of my work.

Having knowledge about technology is not a single step of my Plan. The second and the simple step towards this target is by making them to implement this knowledge because any Technical Knowledge is useless if you can’t even implement It. I’ll Introduce Some Technical Event in which the candidates will be assigned with a Project and after which they’ll get support from us.

Now you all are surprised that how can I implement this Plan without any Financial Aid. Well I want to tell you that spreading knowledge is my main aim and for financial aid I’ll use my monetized money of this Blog .

My third and the last Step for my target is to make a blog where all Microsoft product are described and also the Tutorial to use them Azure, Windows App Development and Cloud Computing is one of them.

It will be a pleasure for me to be selected as MSA for the Year 2014. Because being a Microsoft Member is one of the Greatest Achievement for me. But my primary aim is to help the society and make them updated with these Microsoft Technologies.

We at DITSE have capacities to come up with such out of the box ideas and being a MSA, I am positive that I can take these messages to every student so that everyone at least gets to try and make a difference.
Thank you for taking your time and hearing me out.

Everything You Need To Know About the New OS X 10.10 Yosemite

Everything You Need To Know About the New OS X 10.10 Yosemite

At the annual Worldwide Developers Conference 2014, Apple didn’t only announce the upcoming iOS 8 mobile operating system, they also unveiled their next-generation OS X 10.10 Yosemite. The new OS follows the footsteps of OS X Mavericks, and comes with a handful of new features on board. The good news is: it will be available this fall as a free upgrade for people running on OS X 10.9 Maverick.

OS X 10.10 Yosemite will come with a cleaner user interface, with flatter icons and translucent bars. As we said, it has taken some of the design cues from iOS, and features improved features, icons, buttons and even a new system font for improved readability. There’s also a dark mode that dims the entire interface for improved focus while you’re working.

Apple has also improved the notification center in the new version, giving users a lot more detail. There’s a Today View in the notification center, which give users an overview of everything, such as upcoming events, reminders, stock information and more. You can even add widgets from the Mac App Store to customize the notification center, and display the things which matter to you.

There’s an improved spotlight search as well — it went through some enhancements on iOS as well. In addition, the built-in apps have received major updates as well, including Mail, Messages and Safari. Apple also introduced a new app called iCloud Drive, which is a Dropbox alternative, and give users the ability to save their files in the cloud so they are accessible on every device — Mac, iPhone, iPad and even Windows PCs. Thew new messages app gives users the ability to receive and respond to iMessages, and SMS messages on their Mac.

Another interesting feature is the ability to make and receive calls on your Mac. OS X 10.10 Yosemite and iOS 8 works in conjunction with each other, so that you can make and receive calls on your Mac, no matter where your iPhone is in your house. It’s not just the phone calls, the messages on your iPhone are also available on your Mac. Now, if you are working, you don’t have to look for your iPhone if you receive a message — iMessage or SMS — and respond it directly.

There’s a new Handoff feature as well, which was discussed in iOS 8 as well, and lets users connect all their Apple devices, and work with them. You can continue on any device you own, for example, if you started writing an email on your iPad, and decided to switch to your Mac, you can continue it from where you left off on the iPad.

The new OS X 10.10 Yosemite also features a new Instant Hotspot feature, which basically uses your iPhone as a hotspot. There’s no setup required, and it will connect to your iPhone when both devices are in range. It will be displayed in the WiFi menu on the Mac, and shows the amount of battery left as well as the signal strength. Interestingly, it will disconnect from the hotspot when it’s not in use to save the battery life on your iPhone.

The new OS X 10.10 Yosemite will be released later this fall, possibly alongside the iOS 8. However, if you’re an enrolled developer, you’ll be able to grab it from the online Apple portal. Apple also said there will be a public beta later this summer so that normal users can try the new OS and give their feedback

Moto E, Moto G and Moto X Start Receiving Android 4.4.3 KitKat Update

Moto E, Moto G and Moto X Start Receiving Android 4.4.3 KitKat Update

Motorola, soon after Google released the Android 4.4.3 KitKat factory images for Nexus devices, on Tuesday announced the same update for its Moto E, Moto G and Moto X.
In a blog post, Steve Horowitz, SVP, Software Engineering, Motorola said, "We are excited to announce some icing on top of the, well, KitKat. Starting today [Tuesday], we are rolling out Android 4.4.3, KitKat, which was just released by Google."

The company notes that the latest Android 4.4.3 KitKat update for Motorola handsets will start rolling out this week, with the first recipients listed by Motorola. Moto X T-Mobile users will receive the update first, while Moto G users in the US, who bought the smartphone online (also includes Moto G 4G LTE), and the Moto G users in Brazil, will receive the first updates for the handset.

For the Moto E, US users who bought the handset online will receive the update first. The company also notes that the Moto E will be receiving the next major Android update (as yet unspecified) as well, and added, "Consider this the cherry on top."

The company has announced that the Android 4.4.3 KitKat update for Moto E, Moto G and Moto X can be expected to be rolled-out globally in the coming weeks.

According to Motorola, the new Android 4.4.3 KitKat update for Moto E, Moto G and Moto X brings an improved dialler with updated interface; stability, framework and security fixes, as well as enhancements to the power profile capabilities.

Motorola has also listed the changelog for the Android 4.4.3 KitKat update for all three Moto smartphones. The Moto E will be receiving an updated phone dialler with a new graphical layout and colours to get better consistency and usability.

The Moto G, on the other hand, will be receiving a new pause video recording feature on the viewfinder; an updated phone dialler, much like the Moto E, and access to Motorola Alert, which is an app that sends periodic alerts with the user's location to selected contacts.

Lastly, the Moto X receives camera enhancements such as improved image quality with consistent exposure and flash colouring, as well as better photos in low light conditions using front camera.

The update for Moto X also brings ability to pause video recording with a pause/resume button on the viewfinder, much like the Moto G update. The Moto X also receives the updated phone dialler and can now download the Motorola Alert app.

In addition, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition also started receiving Android 4.4.3 KitKat update. The new update for Galaxy S4 GPE brings usual fixes for bugs and improvements to security, and stability

10 Excellent Features Introduced in the latest iOS 8

10 Excellent Features Introduced in the latest iOS 8

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2014 has kicked off in style, with the Cupertino-giant unveiling it’s upcoming mobile operating system dubbed as iOS 8. While the design is almost the same as iOS 7 except a few new animations, Apple has introduced many new features and enhancements to make the OS better than its predecessor. If you missed the Apple keynote yesterday, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming iOS 8:

1. Compatibility
Apple has a history of providing support for old devices. When iOS 7 came it out last year, it came with support for the good old iPhone 4 as well. And, this year, the latest iOS 8 will be compatible with iPhone 4S as above — sorry iPhone 4 owners, but you’ll not get iOS 8. The complete list of devices include, iPhone 4S/5/5S/5C, iPad Mini, iPad Mini with Retina, iPad Air, iPad 2, iPad with Retina and iPod 5th generation. This is a handsome list of devices, meaning that all popular iOS devices will get the update.

2. Health and Fitness Dashboard
As rumored before, the new iOS 8 comes with a Health dashboard which give users the ability to measure fitness-related metrics, such as calories burnt, heart rate, cholesterol level, sleeping patterns, and more. What’s even more interesting is the way the data is collected. Some of it comes from wearables such as Nike bands, while others come from apps and third-party sources such as Mayo Clinic. It also let users create an emergency card, which is displayed on the lockscreen for emergency purposes.

3. Improved Notification Center and Multitasking
The new iOS 8 brought some much needed improvements. One of the most notable ones is the interactive notifications, a new feature which give users the ability to respond to notifications from the Notification Center. This means you can reply to your emails, messages or texts without leaving the app you’re using. You can even comment or like Facebook posts from the notification center.

In addition, the new operating system adds more content to the multitasking screen. Along with the opened applications, the multitasking screen on the device now shows your favorite contacts so you can contact them from the multitasking window.

4. Messages
There are some new features for the messaging app as well. Now, you can send voice notes, images, and even create groups where you can multiple contacts and get in touch with them — send images, voice notes, video clips and make calls. You can even share your location with the group of friends, to let them know where you are, or if you’re waiting to meet them.

5. QuickType Keyboard
The new OS also comes with an improved version of the keyboard, which they call it QuickType. Personally, I feel like the existing iOS keyboard is already very good, but the new one makes it even better. The new keyboard suggests words periodically to complete the sentences —  the prediction capabilities demoed during WWDC keynote looked pretty good. It even recognizes whether you’re writing in the Mail or Messages app. At the moment, the predictive text is optimized for 14 countries, including US, UK, Canada,

6. Family Sharing
This is another interesting feature which give family members the ability to share their iTunes content, such as app purchases and iBooks with other members of the family. Once enabled, you can even access content from other family members. You can even set up a family photo stream where images taken by your family members on all devices. It’s not just sharing content, you can even find out where you family members are on a map, which is similar to the Find My iPhone app.

7. iCloud Drive
iCloud Drive is a cloud storage service which lets users save their files, documents and other media files online, and access them on any iOS device you own. It’s not just iOS devices, you can even view and work with the files on your Mac or PC.

8. Handoff
The new Handoff feature is another notable one introduced in the iOS 8. The new feature connects iOS devices together so you can work in conjunction. This means you can start writing an email on your iPhone, and continue where you left off on your iOS device and vice versa. It even lets you check and reply to messages from your Mac, and you can even answer calls on your Mac or iPad, provided its running the latest OS X Yosemite and iOS 8, respectively. No need to find out where your smartphone is when you are working.

9. Spotlight
Spotlight is the new iOS search feature, which let users search for anything, such as their installed apps, iTunes content, and much more. It will show you everything, even from third-party sources such as Wikipedia or any news related to the searched query.

10. Touch ID And New APIs
This is another interesting access Apple is giving to third-party developers. Previously, Touch ID was only accessible for security purposes to unlock your device or to make iTunes purchases. But, with iOS 8, developers can create apps which can make use of the sensor. It’s not just the Touch ID access, the new SDK comes with 4,000 new APIs for developers to explore the capabilities of the OS.

11. Release Date
The developer preview of iOS 8 is already available for registered developers so they can test their apps, and explore the new APIs for their apps, to make full use of the operating system. For consumers, the operating system will launch this fall, and possibly with the new iPhone. Apple is rumored to be working on two new iPhones which are expected to see the light of the day this fall, possibly with a bigger screen.

There you go folks. I think Apple has done a commendable job with the latest iOS 8 operating system, adding new features and enhancements, and much more. What do you think about iOS 8? Let us know using the comments below

Sony Xperia T3 super-slim Android smartphone launched

Sony Xperia T3 super-slim Android smartphone with 5.3-inch display and quad-core processor launched

Earlier today Sony put up a teaser poster of a new device claiming it’s the ‘next big thing’ and now it has announced the super-slim Xperia T3. While it may not be as thin as the Gionee Elife S5.5 (5.5mm), it still boasts a thickness of only 7mm. Sony has revealed that the device will be available ‘from the end of July’ in select markets.
As far as specifications are concerned, the Xperia T3 flaunts a 5.3-inch HD 720p display with a pixel density of 277ppi and is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. Also included is, 8GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.

The smartphone also features an 8-megapixel rear camera, 1.1-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 2,500mAh battery that the company claims is good enough for more than 12 hours of talktime and up to 688 hours on standby mode.

Connectivity options include LTE support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and on the software front, it runs on Android 4.4 KitKat. Sony hasn’t mentioned if the device boasts water and dust resistant capabilities, but chances are it does. Design-wise, it follows Sony’s Omnibalance design language, but in place of the glass back the Xperia T3 might get a matte finish.

As mentioned above, there is currently no word on the pricing or when Sony plans on launching the device in India.