Cloud came back in buzzing news after the launch of Google Drive. Google Drive, a cloud based app launched last week grabbed much attention by Cloud storage world due to its more space offered compared to competitors, means of use and with a tag “Google”. We will take a look into what are other key players to give tough fight to Google Drive and what’s in house in everyone’s store.
What is Cloud Storage?
Cloud storage simply means of external storage (like External Hard Drives and Devices) which is located remotely elsewhere on which you can store any data with the help of the internet and access it anywhere around the globe with any device connected via internet. There is no need to store data on one device like Laptop or Smartphone and carry it along with you to access that data.
There are various cloud apps available in “Google Play” out of which we choose Google Drive, Dropbox, Box and Sugarsync as these apps are free and available on most of the devices.
Here we go with all these apps along with their review and tests conducted on 4 Mbps Wi Fi Connection.
1. Google Drive
Google Drive is simply revamped version of Google Docs (which was a cloud service from long before). Drive is simply integration of all Google services like Docs, Spreadsheets, Music, Photos, Videos, etc. It’s a major move taken by Google as same like Play where they came up with all services under one roof. In Drive android app, Google kept very simplistic UI keeps minimalistic options to choose from.
You can create Document, Spreadsheet on the device itself. Or can upload previous Documents, Spreadsheets, Pictures, Music, Videos and even Voice recorded clipping on Google’s cloud servers. Sharing files with others is the major option here and all people in shared document can edit and change that docs simultaneously. As like in Gmail, Drive also has starred, recent and Offline View options.
Upload Time- WI-Fi- less than 2 min for 4mb file
Download Time- WI-Fi- less than 2 min for 3mb file
Hit- All Google docs in one place, no need to login as it is taken from the default Google account, Simple UI, Faster Upload, More than one account, Option to choose from music player, Option to change name while uploading, Shared documents, Simultaneous Editing for shared docs, Convert to Google doc, Background upload, etc.
Miss- Folder creation, Sort by folder, Store according to our choice and folder, Can’t move once uploaded can’t be moved to SD card, etc.
Download Google Drive.
2. Dropbox
Dropbox is a major player in Cloud storage and one of the first of its kind in the market. Dropbox came a long way and has improved a lot time to time. The current version of Dropbox is pretty neat and clear in its form showing Dropbox, Upload and Favorite tabs.
Dropbox by default gives “Getting Started” PDF file in your box to help for first time users. Dropbox allows and stores files in proper sorted folder view with the help of its default ‘Photos’ and ‘Public’ folders and user defined folders too.
Upload Time- Wi-Fi- More than 2 min plus for 4mb file
Download Time- Wi-Fi- less than 2 min for 3mb file
Hit- Simple and well structured Interface, Folder Creation, 500mbextra for 1st upload, Upload with WI-Fi only or both WI-Fi/GPRS, Background upload, built in ‘File manager’ for other file selection, use PIN, etc.
Miss- While uploading Photos it shows in the gallery like view cannot select individual file with name selection, bit slower upload, sharper UI, Can’t be moved to SD card, etc.
Download Dropbox
3. Box
Box is another key player in the Cloud Storage market after Dropbox. Box resembles with Dropbox in some cases like tabs and overall looks. But Box has more in its house and it surpasses in the space offered 5GB higher than that of Dropbox. Box has very sharp and clear interface offering ‘Files’ and ‘Updates’ as major tabs.
Box comes with very influential ‘Box for Android Intro’ video and ‘Box Mobile Guide’ and ‘What is Box’ pdf files helping you get started and understand what Box is. Box allows creation of folders as well as Photos, Videos and Audio. While to upload it allows to choose from the photos, Audio, Video and other Files.
Upload Time- WI-Fi- more than 2 min plus for 4mb file
Download Time- WI-Fi- less than 2 min for 3mb file
Hit- Beautiful and Sharper UI, Built in file manager to choose files, direct camera Photo and Video upload, Folder Creation, Background upload, built in ‘File manager’ for other file selection, use PIN, Can be moved to SD card, etc.
Miss- Bit slower uploads, Recent edited or viewed docs etc.
Download Box
4. SugarSync
SugarSync is one of the left behind and less famous Cloud storage app which comes with more than enough options than any other apps. SugarSync comes with Quick Access, SugarSync Folders and My Devices on the home screen in which it contains recent Docs, Shortcuts, Magic Briefcase and Web Archives.
Magic Briefcase is a somewhat cool feature which stores all your uploaded files and documents. SugarSync allows editing and moving previously uploaded contents. For bonus SugarSync gives 250mb bonus for 1st upload of any document or file.
Upload Time- WI-Fi- more than 2 min plus for 4mb file
Download Time- WI-Fi- less than 2 min for 3mb file
Hit- Folder creation, Rename and Move files, More Devices and their contents, recent viewed and edited files, Bit slower uploads, etc.
Miss- Sharper and better UI, Faster Upload, Background Uploads, Can’t be moved to SD card, etc.
Download SugarSync
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Tuesday, August 16, 2016All in One Car Management Android Apps To Track and Control ExpensesAll in One Car Management Android Apps To Track and Control ExpensesCar Management these days is not just confined only to refueling and some cleaning services, with every day hikes in petrol/gasoline prices, car management is no more a child’s play. But here we have some Android apps which allows car owners to take easy control over their car expenses and managements. From petrol/gasoline to monthly Maintenance and services, these Android apps can be considered as a great car management Android apps. My CarsJust add your car and get ready to rumble up the know how about your daily car expenses. Make sure the details filled are correct and rest, My Cars will show you the unmanageable statistics about your Car, so that you can manage them right. Add your car along with information including the fueling, distance, efficiency and more, users can pick the right parameter. And if you are already managing your car expenses in some style sheets, My Cars allows you to import that too. Can create backup to SD card to keep a constant eye over your car expenses. At first, users may find it difficult to use this Android app, but once done with the configuration, consider your Car expenses and management is in right hands. So, Android OS v1.5 and above users can use My Cars to manage their Car expenses with this Android app. Download it from the Android Market, it’s free. Carango – Car Management Another marking its presence, when it comes to car management. Just add the right details in the form of the mileage, fuel consumption or few of others parameters mentioned there in the Android app and you are all set to manage your car, motor bike expenses the right way. Carango allows users to keep track of the fillings, car insurance, even tire substitution, oil changes and more. Want to unleash the mathematician within you, users can export all the information right to their desktop for further calculation. Also reminds you about the services alerts and other useful alerts. Though it also provides automatic backup, but for that you’ve to buy the paid version. Carango needs two FULL refueling in order to calculate the fuel consumption. Works on almost all Android Smartphone running on Android OS v1.6 and later, download Carango free from Android Market, though paid version is also their if you are interested. uCar Be it Car, motor bike, trucks, uCar know no difference. Quite intuitive user interface, and some exceptional features makes it a great vehicle expenses management Android app. Same first step, add your vehicle details, and left all your vehicle expenses worries on this Android app. Fuel management, cleaning chores and other managements, you can feed the data and let your vehicle roll on uCar. Android OS v2.2 and users using later Android versions can create backup to SD cards and can also export their readings to style sheets too. Can’t really say about it’s compatibility factor whether it is going to work for your Android smartphone or not, but why not give it a try, download uCar from the Android Market, free. So these are some Android apps to cut down some extra, unexpected figures from your car expenses. In turn save fuel, just by manage your car the right way. What’s your bit when it comes to car expenses management? Available link for download
Sunday, August 14, 201612 Alternatives to Android Market For Free Apps and APK Download12 Alternatives to Android Market For Free Apps and APK DownloadThough Android Market, being the official source when it comes to Android Apps and more. But not every one like to follow the tantrums to download and install Android apps from there. Apart from Android Market, here are some alternatives to Android Market from where users can download and install Android apps to their Android devices without any registration or an account to download and install Android apps.  1. Android Freeware LoversFrom productivity to gaming Android apps, users can browse through all and can access the direct download link to the desired Android apps in just few clicks. Users can browse through millions of Android apps by choosing the preferred category or the Android device for which they are using. Android Developers can also submit their newly created Android apps too. Visit: Android Freeware Lovers 2. GetJarFamous hub for Java/J2ME and Symbian Apps, now also serves Android apps too and is one of the largest source for Mobile applications. Users can select their preferences based on their Android devices or from the categorized menu they provide. Category based distribution for all the mobile platforms including Android, Symbian, BlackBerry and others. Visit: GetJar 3. Amazon App StoreA newbie to the Market, but a very powerful source for all your Android apps and needs, pretty well categorized menu to choose the Android app from, daily free Premium Android app scheme pretty much allures the users to use the vast Android app library they provide. And yeah, it’s one of the secure source for all your Android apps, you know it’s Amazon. But it is only available for US users. Visit: Amazon App Store 4. AppBrainAnother easy to use and browse alternatives for Android Market, is quite a good source for free Android apps. One thing I really like about them is their listing style to make it more navigable friendly to users. Users can directly download Android apps through their great listing styles which includes daily, weekly and all time popular Android apps. Not only that users can also choose Android apps which are popular in their countries too. Do check this source for more filters which will help you to choose the desired Android app within minutes. Visit: AppBrain 5. OnlyAndroidAnother making to the list of alternatives to Android Market is OnlyAndroid, pretty well categorized source, though most of them are paid, but a good one if you are looking for source for paid apps other than Android Market. Visit: OnlyAndroid 6. AproovLesser known, but a great alternative to Android Market, browse it via the category listings or choose the preferred device, so Aproov list down the pool of compatible Android apps for you to choose the desired one. Just a mouse hover to read the Android app description or click it to view the more detailed information about the same. Unfortunately, users have to register to download Android apps from there, but believe me it’s worth the shot. Visit: Aproov 7. SlideMeBe it, Android app developer looking for some fame, or an Android users looking for some Android game, SlideMe is another hub for Android apps other than Android Market. Android developers can directly upload their newly created Android apps, no fee is required in the process. Visit: SlideMe 8. Mall.Soc.IOAnother well manager database of Android apps other than Android Market with its weird name, but quite a good resource for Android apps which allow users to browse Android apps three sections including New Releases, Hot Apps, Top Rated, apart from the usual categories which can also be used. Android App lovers needs to go through a registration form once. Though, users don’t have to sign up to download Android apps from there, but if you would like to yikes for some Android app you downloaded, you can sign up. Visit: Mall.Soc.IO 9. FirePlace MarketFirePlace Market is itself an Android app which works as an alternatives to other sources vouching for Android apps. Not only it’s a great source for Android apps for users seeking for some, but Android developers can also join hands to make it grow. Download this Android app from here. Another one like this is Yet Another Android Market aka YAAM, download it from here. Visit: FirePlace Market 10. AndAppOnlineAndAppOnline is another nice alternative for Android Market for both Android developers as well as Android app users who are always ready to try every other Android app. Browse this great source, either via the Featured Listings or the category listings. Visit: AndAppOnline 11. AndroidZoomAndroid Zoom provides plethora of Android apps including Business, Games, Productivity and every other categories using which users can download Android apps with easiest navigable representation. Sales is a category where users can fetch heavy discounts on paid Android apps. On similar lines, users may find these two resources useful too. <Link1> & <Link2> Visit: AndroidZoom 12. MobilismIt’s pretty good idea to get Android apps which are suggested by friends and followers rather than those above listed algorithmic searches which helps you to choose the desired Android apps, but nothing can beat the suggestion by the human mind. Isn’t it? This can be also called as Black Market to find all pirated apps which means trying of premium apps for free. Read More about – Mobilism Market Why We Should Use Alternatives To Android Market?
Why We Should Not Use Alternatives To Android Market?
So these are some alternatives to Android Market. What’s your source to download Android apps and why. Lets discuss. Available link for download
Saturday, August 13, 2016How to download PLAY STORE apps on PCHow to download PLAY STORE apps on PC Hi guys..! Today im going to give a trick about "HOW TO DOWNLOAD PLAY STORE APPS ON PC" Sometime you lost your network connection in your Android powered mobile or tablets. At that time you can download the apk apps from Play store to your PC and Latere you can transfer it from Computer. Now its so easy by the use"APK LEECHER" .jpg) click HERE to download the APK Leecher. After download you have to extract the zip file. Then open the apk leecher file from the extracted file.(NOTE: To run the leecher you must installed the JRE(java runtime environment) on your PC) Its shows like the belowe image  You shold give the your email id and password(which email id logged in your mobile). And gives the Device id.For get your device id dial *#8255#*#* your mobile display your id like this .jpg) Then follow the instruction what all are given by the tool bottom box.save your settings.After these settings are done, you can click on the Save button and the utility will start.  search for the app what you want to download   Then download the apps to pc  (Note you cant download the paid version apps by using this trick) Available link for download
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