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May 05

LG Tackles Cloud Streaming Via LG Cloud Beta

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LG on Monday unveiled a beta version of LG Cloud, a new service that will let users access their files online from any LG phone, tablet, or Internet-connected TV.

The service, currently available in the U.S. and Korea, will offer 5GB of free storage per person. Those with an LG Smart TV or LG smartphone will get 50GB of free storage for six months.

LG Cloud is accessible via the LG Cloud app, which can be downloaded from Google Play, LG SmartWorld, or lgecloud.com. it will automatically sync content across devices – photos and videos taken on smartphones can be viewed on the PC or TV, for example, even 3D content.

Users are limited to 2GB per upload.

LG insisted that LG Cloud provides very little lag time because content is streamed, not downloaded first.

“The difference is in LG’s Real-time Streaming Transcoding technology. The conversion happens on the server in realtime, not on the device,” LG said in a statement. “There is no need to worry about installing codecs or converters, everything happens seamlessly and in the background with no involvement from the user.”

LG said it will offer paid and free components of LG Cloud. Storage and pricing options will be announced as they are released around the globe.

LG created a new division to handle its new cloud offering, dubbed Smart Business Center, which will be led by Havis Kwon, also president and CEO of LG’s home entertainment company.

“Tomorrow’s consumers don’t want to go to one cloud for music, another cloud for video, another location for photos and yet another cloud for their office files. in the end, our solution is about making life more convenient,” Kwon said.

LG Cloud will work on Android phones running Android 2.2 and higher, though Android 2.3 is recommended, PCs running Windows XP and Windows 7 32-bit, and LG Smart TVs with Netcast 2.0 and higher (3.0 recommended). more details are available on lgecloud.com.

LG Cloud comes several months after Acer unveiled a similar service, dubbed AcerCloud, at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. Samsung, meanwhile, is also rumored to be prepping its own cloud service, dubbed S-Cloud. Apple, of course, also has its iCloud service, which debuted in October.

Google recently unveiled its cloud-based Drive service. for more, see PCMag’s hands on.

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LG Tackles Cloud Streaming Via LG Cloud Beta

Feb 26

Box bets on Android in business with new update, ...

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Cloud storage powerhouse Box has updated its Android app with tons of new features. and to celebrate, the company is giving away 50GB of free storage to any Android user who logs in during the next 30 days.

There has been a lot of  movement in the cloud-storage space in the past six months, so Box’s effort to bulk up in mobile aren’t surprising. Apple recently announced it would directly integrate its consumer cloud solution iCloud with its upcoming Mountain Lion Mac OS. Microsoft is also on its way to making its SkyDrive product available everywhere as well as integrating it with Windows 8. Google may also enter the fray with its own Drive cloud-storage service in the next few months. and of course, you’ve got big players like Dropbox, SugarSync, and Amazon Cloud Drive that continue to innovate, too.

Box’s new Android update brings the company full speed into the present with an overhauled user interface, new features, and compatibility with Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest version of the Android OS. the company actually worked with Google to help redesign the user interface with Ice Cream Sandwich in mind, which even users who have an older version of Android will benefit from. New features include the ability to comment on files, add teammates to individual folders, and batch uploads for uploading multiple files at once.

Those concerned about Android fragmentation need not worry too much, as Box supports most older versions of Android. “What’s great is that Box is not a super intensive application,” Box VP of Platform Matthew self told VentureBeat. “the experience is fairly consistent across all Android devices.”

Box will also be adding support for four languages — French, Italian, German, and Spanish — to the Android app, which ties to Box’s growing international presence. self told me that 40 percent of the company’s users are now outside of the U.S. and 20 percent of the company’s revenues are generated from international markets.

On top of giving away 50GB of free storage for life for those who login from Android devices, Box will also be giving away 20 Samsung Android tablets to a single company that can compellingly explain how it plans to use Box to improve its daily routines. two runners-up for the contest will win a Samsung Galaxy Tab.

The new Box Android app is available today in the Android Market, and will soon be available in the Amazon Appstore, Barnes & Noble Nook Store, LG World, and the Verizon Store.

A few more screenshots from the new Box Android app can be viewed here:

And you can check out a Box-created infographic that describes just how big 50GB is as well:

Box bets on Android in business with new update, gives all users 50GB storage free

Oct 19

Box.net Announces 50GB Of Free Storage For iOS ...

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It was not all that long back when Box.net announced that they were going to be giving 50GB of free cloud based storage to all those who purchased an HP TouchPad. and well, needless to say, there was probably at least a few other users who were a bit jealous of the offer.

That being said, if you are an Android user it looks like you can remain jealous, however iOS users will soon have that same free 50GB storage offer available. the details that we have are coming directly from the folks at Box, which means that this is not rumor or anything like that. as far as the offer, it all goes into effect as of tomorrow and similar to the TouchPad offer — it will be simple to claim your free storage.

But first, while the crew over at Box will be giving away 50GB of free storage to as many people want it — there is a time limit as to when this offer ends. the promotion will kick off tonight. more specifically, at midnight tonight and will run for 50 days. Of course, while you have only 50 days to claim your storage, once you have it, you will have it for life.

Anyway, according to the Box.net website, here are the three required and one optional step to claiming your 50GB.

  • Visit the app store and download the Box app for your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
  • Log in to your account or register for a new one directly from the app
  • Start sharing and collaborating in the cloud
  • (optional but recommended) tell the world how you’ll use your 50 GB with the hashtag #Box50GB

In addition, once you sign up for your 50GB of free storage using the iOS app, your account will also get an increased file upload size — going from the regular limit of 25MB up to 100MB. furthermore, this free storage offer will be coming with a newly available version of the app. the app will go to version 2.4.3 and bring new features to include support for AirPlay.

Box.net Announces 50GB Of Free Storage For iOS Users — For Life [Box.net Announces iOS Promotion, Download The Latest Box iOS App & Get 50GB Of Free Lifetime Cloud Storage]