The uses and functionalities of smartphones and tablets increased drastically after the introduction of cloud-based apps. Mobile devices can be used for a lot more than just communication with access to the cloud and its file storing advantages.
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Why Cloud on Mobile?
Today’s mobile devices have been transformed by cloud services into highly versatile mobile computers. Developers have made applications for mobile operating systems that exploit cloud servers and services to allow users to compute on the go. The biggest obstacle for mobile devices is significantly lesser storage space as compared to notebooks and desktops, which is a limiting factor if users wish to perform the same functions on their smartphone or tablet as they do on full blown computers. Cloud computing overcomes this obstacle by providing users with apps for storing, accessing and exchanging data through cloud servers, without burdening the local storage hardware. These apps allow users to store files on cloud servers into a common account from multiple machines, allowing access to the files from any device. You can also use features like file syncing, backups and file sharing with these applications.
DROPBOX
Dropbox is arguably the most favored file sharing and storage application for mobile devices. There, is an application for every mobile operating system, which gives you access to the Dropbox cloud server, allowing you to upload and access files in your Dropbox account from different machines. The Dropbox application also provides you with a link to each file in your account so that you can share a specific file with friends or co-workers.
There are also features which enable you to upload photos and videos directly from your mobile device gallery without even running the application or visiting the website. There are options L sync data across devices and create backups on the cloud server as well. You can download and install the mobile application on your device for free and with a free account, you get 2 GB of storage space. A monthly fee of $9.99 gives you 50 GB of space, and at $19.99 per month, you get 100 GB.
WEBSHARING
Websharing is a file transfer application designed specifically for Android devices. The app a you to transfer data between Android devices and computers wirelessly via a cloud server. WebSharing uses the WebDAV protocol (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) with which users can create new files, edit existing files and transfer data between devices remotely. Another i great feature of WebSharing is that it displays your cloud folder as a locally installed hard drive on all synced devices and machines. The free version of the WebSharing app for Android does allow you to transfer music, videos or photos the multiple file upload feature is unavailable.’ full version of the app is available for $2.99 on Android Market.
SUGARSYNC
SugarSync is another file sharing and backup service that has developed apps for all popular mobile operating systems. The application allows you to store, share and access files from their cloud server and also lets you remotely move or delete files on other synced devices. You can even copy files from one of your machines to another one without accessing either one of them. The SugarSync app has a feature that generates a link to each file in your account so that you can share a specific file by email or via social networking sites. Recipients can download your file without having to create a SugarSync account. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial after which there is a range of plans to choose from starting at $49.99 per year for 30 GB of storage space, all the way up to $399.99 per year for 500 GB of space.
ZUMODRIVE
ZumoDrive is another cloud storage and file sharing application for a range of mobile operating systems like iOS, Android ans Windows Phone 7, that creates a virtual drive on your machine that is linked to your cloud account. The folder appears as a local hard drive on all synced devices and your files are streamed to your device from the cloud server when you run them through ZumoDrive. A unique feature of ZumoDrive Is that ,t caches recently accessed files to your local drive so that some of your recently used files can be run even when you do not have access to the Internet. The free account gives you 1 GB of storage and a $299-per-month account gives you 10 GB of storage space. For even more space, you can sign up for $79.99 per year and get 500 GB of space.
GE.TT
Ge.tt is a file sharing service with a twist. While other services give long term storage space, Ge.tt provides you with temporary storage space for sharing files rather than storing them. The service is quick and easy: you do not need to install any applications or sign up for an account. Simply go to the Web address and upload your files. You can upload up to 2 GB of files and as soon as the upload begins, you are provided with a URL for sharing. The files remain on the Ge.tt cloud server for a limited period of 30 days, after which they are discarded. The service is perfect for users who wish to share files with friends or co-workers without having to worry about removing or deleting files and the only requirement Is Internet access and a Web browser.