Verizon Cloud spreads to iOS devices, Droid DNA and Galaxy S 4

Verizon Cloud spreads to iOS devices, Droid DNA and Galaxy S 4

When Verizon Cloud launched last month, it would only back up a few Android devices — not quite the cross-platform utopia that the carrier had in mind. Today’s launch of the Verizon Cloud iOS app should get the company (and subscribers) closer to the original vision. Like its mobile counterpart, the iPhone-focused release syncs or streams documents and media from every platform that Verizon supports, including PCs. Just don’t expect a wide safety net, though, as the iOS app won’t back up call logs, contacts or messages. Still prefer Android? You’re covered as well — Verizon has expanded the compatibility list to include more Google-powered hardware, such as the Droid DNA and the Galaxy S 4. As long as you’re inclined toward Verizon Cloud in the first place, the source links should get all your devices working in harmony.

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Via: 9to5 Mac

Source: App Store, Verizon, Google Play

Chrome 27 goes stable with small speed boost, Chromium nabs app launcher on Mac

Chrome 27 goes stable with small speed boost, Chromium nabs app launcher on Mac

After sitting in a beta phase since early April, Chrome 27 is finally seeing a wide release with its arrival on the stable track. Headlining the fresh desktop version is a 5 percent speed boost to web page load times and a new API for saving and syncing data to Google Drive. Refined spell correction, “numerous fundamental improvements” to the Omnibox, improved prediction rankings and an assortment of security fixes have also been baked in. Back in developer territory, Google’s François Beaufort announced that the latest Chromium build for Mac has been outfitted with the anticipated app launcher. Check your browser for the update or jab the source links below to grab the apps manually.

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Via: AppleInsider

Source: Chrome Releases, François Beaufort (Google+)

Google Play spruced up in new release, Services app nabs new syncing options

Google Play spruced up in new release, Services app nabs new syncing options

On the eve of Google I/O, Page and Co. have seen fit to polish the Google Play app with a fresh release. Version 4.1.6 of the mobile OS market brings colorful section buttons and improved spacing for “open” and “install” on application pages, along with a new layout for the wishlist feature that displays apps in rows of three. As for Google Play Services, it’s received new syncing options for “App Data” and “People Details.” Presumably they could relate to contacts, Google+ or even Mountain View’s incoming gaming service, but something tells us we’ll find out exactly what they do tomorrow. If your handset hasn’t received the updated storefront just yet, follow the adjacent source link to install it by hand.

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Source: Droid Life (1), (2)

Samsung SideSync functionality gets detailed on video

Samsung SideSync functionality gets detailed on video

For many iOS users, the concept of backing up their iPhones and iPads to ones PC is a familiar one — just plug it into iTunes, hit a button, and wait around for an undetermined amount of time. For Android users, however, the idea of syncing one’s phone to a PC may be a bit more foreign. Back in April, Samsung quietly launched SideSync software in order to both back up a user’s phone while also allowing a laptop’s mouse to dictate actions on the mobile. Things like copy / paste and drag / drop can be accessed while connected, and users can even pull a virtual copy of their phone up while mousing around on their laptop. For those needing a few visuals to get their noodle wrapped around it all, just click through the break.

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Via: SammyHub

Source: Samsung (YouTube)

Rovio launches syncable accounts for Angry Birds Classic and others, stores your progress across devices

No more repeating those first stages. Again. No more attempts to glean three stars on Level 4-14. Again. Rovio is finally offering sync functions for its new Croods game, globally, and its original hit, Angry Birds — although that’s only for Poland and Finland. Frustratingly, it’s also only on iOS for now, although Rovio promises more areas (both device-wise and geographically, we assume) are coming soon. You’ll need an email account to get yourself set up, but once that’s sorted, all scores and stars can be transferred over, unified in a single account.

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Source: Rovio

BitTorrent’s Sync Users Share More Than 1PB Data Under A Fortnight

BitTorrent’s Sync Users Share More Than 1PB Data Under A FortnightBitTorrent announced yesterday that they managed to achieve a rather impressive milestone where its file synchronization tool known as Sync is concerned, where users were said to have synchronized more than 1PB (petabyte) of data. It is said that more than 70TB (terabytes) are synchronized using this particular tool each day. The Sync software was announced in January earlier this year, where it was released as a private alpha.

The time period between the day of its release and April 23 saw more than 200TB worth of data synchronized, and over the past 13 days, users have managed to sync more than 800TB worth of data. Should a similar rate be adhered to, we are looking at the Sync service pass the magical 10PB mark even before the software is capable of arriving at a stable release, now how about that? A little bit of background information – Sync will make use of peer-to-peer technology in order to synchronize personal files across multiple computers and devices, and it will run on the BitTorrent protocol – eliminating third-party servers whenever file synchronization is done.

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Verizon Cloud backup service rolling out for Android, comes soon to iOS

Verizon Cloud sync app rolls out for Android, comes to iOS soon

Smartphone owners have no shortage of cloud-based safety nets, whether it’s Google’s services, iCloud or any number of file sync providers. Few of these come from the carrier, however, and Verizon is gambling that its now-deploying Verizon Cloud service will serve as a crutch for anyone replacing a phone on its network. The currently Android- and web-only release offers daily backups of the usual media libraries as well as call logs, contacts and messages. While that isn’t special in itself, Verizon is also promising cross-platform safeguards: both an iOS app (available “soon”) and future OS support should let customers fetch some of their data if they switch platforms. Just don’t count on Verizon Cloud as an alternative to established rivals unless you’re both loyal to Verizon and willing to spend. Users get a thin 500MB of space for free, and meaningful storage ranges from $3 per month for 25GB through to $10 for 125GB. Should there be little danger of leaving Big Red, though, Verizon’s service and a matching Android app update are available today.

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Via: Verizon

Source: Verizon Cloud, Google Play

LG Cloud rolling out in over 40 more countries by late May

LG Cloud rolling out in over 40 more countries by late May

Although LG jumped into the deep end of the online services pool when it launched LG Cloud last year, it didn’t have much to brag about when access was limited to South Korea, Russia and the US. The company is about to broaden its horizons considerably — it now plans to deploy LG Cloud to more than 40 additional countries before the end of May. While the electronics giant hasn’t outlined its plans on a nation-by-nation basis, it’s planning a truly worldwide expansion that should include Asia, Europe and Latin America. If your Optimus G Pro and brand new TV aren’t already syncing their media in perfect harmony, there’s a good chance that they will within a month’s time.

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MightyText web app lets you sync photos, videos from Android to PC

MightyText adds photo and video sync between Android phones and web app

Ever since its official introduction two years ago, MightyText has seemed to expand its laundry list of features on an annual basis. Today is no exception, as the company is now adding “iCloud-like” syncing to its web app. As a refresher, MightyText acts as a client that syncs information between your computer and your Android device, giving you the ability to read and send SMS / MMS, look at your contacts, view your call logs and more from any browser. Now, photos and videos — along with an indicator and notifications regarding your phone’s battery life — are getting thrown into the mix as well. You can auto-upload (over WiFi and data, though you can opt out of the latter) your multimedia as you capture them, and once it arrives on the web app, it’s easily downloadable or shareable, depending on what you want to do.

While the feature is in beta, there’s also no limit to how much storage space you use up, and there’s no auto-delete function after any amount of time, so feel free to upload to your heart’s content. The only setback is that the images are compressed to ease the burden on your bandwidth (and data plan), so you’ll want to seek out other services if you need the full enchiladas. MightyText’s official statement on the new features is below the break, as is a link to check out their web app.

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Set Up Your Own Personal Storage Cloud With BitTorrent Sync

One of BitTorrent’s latest little tricks, a sorta-kinda-but-not-really cloud storage service, just grew up into a real app today. BitTorrent Sync and all of its shared folder goodness just launched into Alpha today, and you can go check it out for yourself. More »