14 DAY TRIAL // Dropbox, leading provider of Internet file and document syncing and sharing services, today announced the release of new and updated mobile applications, including Dropbox for BlackBerry, which hits the first official release, and Dropbox for Android and for iPhone and iPad, which have been updated today.
According to the company, millions of people are already using its mobile applications to connect to the documents and files stores with their accounts, all straight from their favorite handsets, regardless their location.
On top of that, over 100 third applications have been already released for mobile phone out there, taking advantage of the company's mobile APIs for delivering various features to Dropbox users
“In both their work and their leisure time, people increasingly use an array of Internet connected devices, and not just a single computer,” says Drew Houston, co-founder and CEO of Dropbox.
“Dropbox offers a common thread that ties all of these systems together, making important files and data immediately available regardless of device. Not only does this make the individual devices more useful, but this helps enable the broader industry transition towards mobile phones and tablets.”
Dropbox opened its API for mobile developers back in May, enabling them to bring user files and documents directly into their software solutions.
The new Dropbox for BlackBerry becomes official as of today, following a period of beta availability: “The company has announced the general availability of Dropbox for BlackBerry, bringing file access and viewing directly to the popular line of smart phones.”
Moreover, a new Dropbox for Android is now available for download via the Android Market, with enhanced support for photo galleries and multi-photo upload, as well as with the possibility to automatically send files to Dropbox from other apps, and other new features and fixes.
At the same time, the company announced new release of Dropbox for iPhone and iPad, with performance enhancements, offline caching for recently accessed files, support for HD video and high-resolution photo capture and others more.
There is also an new Dropbox App Directory, the company announced: “To make it easier to find and evaluate the over 100 partner applications that are built with the Dropbox API, there is a new Dropbox partner app directory now available at http://dropbox.com/apps.”
“This directory features app information, screenshots and reviews from some of the most popular productivity app providers,” Dropbox continues.
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