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Titanium Backup Pro Now Syncs To Google Drive

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by Ed Caggiani on
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For root users, there’s no question that Titanium Backup has been the preferred backup app of choice. Its ability to sync your backups to Dropbox and Box.net has helped it become a must-have app. With its latest release, the paid version, Titanium Backup Pro, has upped the ante and added support for syncing to Google Drive. But how have they pulled this off since there is still no Android-to-Google Drive API yet? Apparently, the devs were able to use the “old” Google Docs API to get things working. Clever lads.

Google Drive support isn’t the only new feature. Hit the break for the full changelog and download link.

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Titanium Backup Update Includes Bug Fixes & Box.net Support

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by Roy Alugbue on
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Titanium Backup, one of the best Android tools for rooted devices has gotten a major update. The software update called version 4.8.4, brings numerous bug fixes, here’s a complete changelog of what the new update brings.

  • Improved app freezer to be ICS-friendly by default. This resolves the problem where apps couldn’t be defrosted on Samsung ICS devices. The freezing method can be changed in Preferences -> Troubleshooting settings.
  • Improved “Power defrost” which is fully compatible with ICS now. This allows Samsung ICS users to defrost anything, including apps that were frozen by previous TB versions.
  • Fixed incorrect display of apps that were disabled by ICS.
  • Fixed FC in case of connectivity problems while uploading backups to Box.
  • Minor bugfixes.
  • [PRO] Added support for syncing backups to Box (Box.net) cloud storage.

Full Box.net support is something that’s sure to raise more than a few eyebrows. While Box.net support is more than enough reason for you to use the latest Titanium Backup update, but keep in mind— it’s only for the paid version at this time. The update is available in the Play Store, in both free and paid flavors. So if you’re on a rooted device, go grab it today by hitting on the link below or scanning that QR code below.

 

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source: Titanium Track
via: Android Police

Google’s Drive Cloud Storage Service Nearing Launch

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by Jack Holt on
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Step aside Dropbox. Google is close to launching its own cloud-storage service. Like its soon to be rival, Google’s Drive was created in response to the growth of internet-connected devices such as smartphones, tablets and media players.

Drive will take advantage of the rise in “cloud computing” by storing files like photos, documents and videos online. They will sit on Google’s servers and will be able to be accessed from any web-connected device. This will allow folks to easily share files with others. For example, if a person wanted to send an email containing a video shot from their smartphone, they could easily upload the video to through the Drive mobile app then email folks the link rather than the file itself.

Drive is one of a few recent attempts by the Search giant to gain lost ground from smaller internet start ups that are doing well in hot new areas. Others include their fledgling social network Google+, mobile article reading app Currents to take on Flipboard, and developed services that include buying business-reviews company Zagat to take on Yelp.  » Read the rest

The Box.net App Updates to Version 1.5, Adds Widgets, Uploading From Any App

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by Jack Holt on
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The other day we brought to you news of how you could sneakily snag yourself 50GB of free online storage from Box.net. As you know, folks who owned either a Sony Xperia or LG Android smartphone received 50GB of cloud storage for free as part of a promotional deal between Sony, LG and Box.net. Well today we bring you news that Box has updated their Android app bringing it to version 1.5. Besides updates to the interface the app boasts some awesome productivity features. They are:

  •  A widget that shows the progress of files that are currently being modified or updated.
  •  The ability to upload email attachments or files directly from the app you’re currently using.
  •  The ability to create documents in an office app of your choice and saving the file in Box, rather than in  the document editor.

Given Box.net has 1.9 million users, the company is doing what it can to provide important improvements to the user experience. This goes a long way in customer satisfaction and it’s a relief to see that some companies still value the consumer. Hit the break below to find the Market link or QR Code, and if you are truly interested to read the press release. Even if you missed the 50GB promotion you can still snag 5GB of free online storage which is more than enough for most folks, enjoy.  » Read the rest

Get 50GB of Storage Through Box.com/net Without Root With This Sneaky App

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by Jack Holt on
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If you are the owner of a Sony Xperia Play or any one of the various LG smartphones then you should be aware of the deal where Box is giving away a 50GB upgrade to its cloud storage service until  the end of this year. This means that you have until the day after tomorrow to get in a 50GB lifetime storage limit. This deal however, did leave the rest of us out in the cold. Perhaps the reason for this was some sort of promotional deal between, Box, LG, and Sony as a way to make their phones more marketable, but alas, I do not know for sure.

But fear not if you aren’t the owner of a Xperia and LG smart phone as the folks over at XDA have created an app that will give any Box account the 50GB upgrade. Thanks to redphx you can do this without needing to root and editing your build.prop or even witchcraft. All this program requires is the ability to log into your Box account.

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Box.net Extends Free 50GB Of Storage Offer To LG Owners As Well

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by Joe Sirianni on
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Looks like Sony Ericsson Xperia owners aren’t going to be the only ones benefiting from the generosity of Box.net.  The company is extending the offer to LG lovin customers too.  For those who download the official Box.net application and sign up for an account via their LG smartphone will get to acquire 50GB of online storage at no cost.  The offer begins today and is good until March 31st 2012.  You’ll need Android 2.1 or higher for the app to run properly and will also require a screen res of 320 x 480.  If you’re looking for an extra decent amount of storage and don’t want to spend a whole lot, this would be the way to go.  Don’t forget to let us know how well the service works (or doesn’t) in the comments below.

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Box.net Offers SE Xperia Owners 50GB Of Free Storage

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by Roy Alugbue on
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Sheesh Sony Ericsson Xperia owners are some lucky individuals. Why are they so lucky you ask? Well– SE Xperia owners suddenly have an extra 50GB of free storage space from Box.net. All owners have to do is download and install the Box.net app on your Xperia phone and register for a free account. It seems that Xperia users will have plenty of time to take advantage of this great find too– you have until December 31, 2012 to take advantage of the great opportunity. Go on SE Xperia owners– time’s wasting!

 

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Box App To Be Preloaded On Motorola Xoom

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by Justin Routhier on
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A new partnership with Motorola has secured a spot for Box.net’s cloud storage app as being preloaded on future Xoom Android tablets worldwide. The announcement was accompanied by news of additional partnerships with VMware, Ping Security and Salesforce Chatter also, however its mobile strategy seems to make perfect sense as Box’s service offers companies and individuals a cloud structure that keeps everyone connected with great ease from anywhere.

Box’s on-going relationship with HP, which made Box the only preloaded app on the TouchPad (with 50GB of free lifetime storage) looks to be going strong as well. HP’s Vice-President of Strategy and Operations announced this week that their business PCs will start shipping the Box app preloaded beginning with SMBs in North America with a future intent to go global.

Even if you haven’t had the opportunity to try Box’s services out yet, with the way they are expanding their market, chances are you’ll meet soon enough.

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Quickoffice Updated To 4.1, Adds Additional Word, Excel and PowerPoint Editing Capabilities

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by Joe Sirianni on
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The folks over at Quickoffice Pro have announced that their powerful document editing and creating application has been updated to version 4.1 for devices running Android version 1.6-2.3.  A welcomed addition, the application offers several new and functional features for office savvy individuals on the go.

“The Android market continues to be an exciting platform as new devices appear from various handset manufacturers,” said David Halpin, VP of engineering at Quickoffice. “We continue to seek ways to innovate essential features that will enhance, streamline and evolve consumers’ mobile Office experience. Our latest update does just that, building new and exciting capabilities into our comprehensive application.”

Among some of the powerful new features you’ll find with Quickoffice Pro are the ability to view footnotes and end notes in Word documents along with a simple “easy-to-use formula builder enhancement in Excel”  In addition, there has been enhanced image rendering and improved speeds for loading documents thanks to the new cached capabilities, saving on memory and providing an overall boost in scrolling capabilities.  Furthermore, you’ll now have the ability to undo/redo picture inserts and deletions on the fly.  It would seem that one fact still remains, the days of being pinned at the office to your PC are long gone.

Quickpoint offers a new range of editing features, including: undo / redo for picture insertion and deletion; shape background editing; improved bullet rendering; and insert shapes and render vertical text in a presentation. For users who mostly work on Excel spreadsheets, Quickoffice Pro v4.1 features a control redesign, which lets users actively edit inline, selecting and scrolling through different cells, rather that double tapping on different cells to make edits. Combined with the new formula builder that automatically activates when users edit inline and contextual input capabilities, consumers are able to quickly and easily revise cells for a more streamlined Excel editing experience.

Back in May, with the release of Google Docs for Android, I discussed why I thought the application wasn’t ready yet as well as why I left Docs To Go for Quickoffice.  As of this day, I still stand by the decision as Quickoffice has a crisp, clean and streamlined UI, it’s easy to use, syncs up with my Google Docs account and it renders beautifully on a tablet.  In addition, searching for documents is as good as doing it from Google Docs online itself.  If you haven’t given the app a try you can head on over to our popular apps database where you’ll also find a QR code available or you can quickly grab it from the Android Market.  Hit the break for the full press release and to check out some more screen shots of the application as well.   » Read the rest

Win up to $25,000 with the Box Mobile Dev Challenge

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by Robert Nazarian on
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This post is to all the developers out there. Box is offering prizes for the top ten most innovative and useful apps. They are looking for the next generation of enterprise-grade mobile applications that will enable workers to be as productive in the field as they are in the office. These apps should be deeply integrated with the Box functionality, but go beyond uploading and downloading files. Entries will be accepted from August 1 though September 9, 2011 and it open to Android, iOS, and WebOS developers.

1st Prize – $25,000 cash, $5,000 InMobi Ad Network Spend, and a Pitch Meeting with Draper Fisher Jurvetson

2nd Prize – $10,000 cash, $5,000 InMobi Ad Network Spend, and a Pitch Meeting with Draper Fisher Jurvetson

The top 10 apps will receive a brand new HP TouchPad and be flown to San Francisco to join Box CEO Aaron Levie on stage to show off their app at BoxWorks

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