Verizon recently announced a new cloud storage service that supports Android devices. This replaces their backup assistant service, and people using that old service will have their content moved to the Verizon Cloud.
Verizon Cloud will be launched on various carriers in the coming weeks. To use it, you’ll download an app onto your Android device, which creates a folder on the device. When you place files into this folder, they are uploaded into the matching folder in the cloud. Once in the cloud, any device which is connected to your account will have access to those files. According to PCMag.com, there will be some ability to share files between Android and iOS devices, and a iOS version will be available soon after this release of the Android version.
Customers will receive 500MB of storage for free with options to purchase 25GB, 75GB and 125GB. Dropbox, another popular cloud storage service, charges $9.99 per month for 100GB, while Verizon charges that for 125GB.
Why is a mobile service provider in the cloud business? According to Verizon’s David Samberg, a public relations manager, smartphone users’ content is more valuable to them than the actual device. If you were ever reluctant to purchase a new phone because of all of the information you have on it to transfer, along comes cloud backup to the rescue.
It’s Heating Up in the Cloud
There are as many cloud storage providers as there are clouds in the skies over Kansas during tornado season. While this makes it hard to choose a provider for your own use, it also means ample competition between service providers to deliver unique features and lower pricing. Services like CloudStorageFinder.com can help you sort through your choices.
We are starting to see features that increase the security and utility of cloud storage. The nice thing is that many are built in or available through low-cost apps. With all of these cloud services out there, what’s new and different?
A Shortcut to File Saving
Lost and Found
Save for a Rainy Day
This is for the user who has 150 websites bookmarked to read “when you have time.” Two services, Instapaper and Pocket let you clip web pages you want to read and save them to the cloud. They’ll be there when you have time to read them.
Back Me Up, Scotty!
Why back up one file at a time when you can have it all? If you have a WordPress site, back it all up to your Dropbox cloud with the WordPress Backup to Dropbox plug-in.
Look for even more exciting advances to come this year. In the meantime, go read some of those old websites you’ve bookmarked.
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