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Proton Drive for Android can back up your photos to a private cloud server (edited)
Proton Drive now automatically backs up your photos to a private cloud server, so you don’t have to worry about anyone taking a peek. The service is rolling out now and features an intuitive management interface.
Google attempts to fix the Drive bug that is causing people's files to go missing
Google Drive for desktop now offers a recovery tool, which may help find the missing files affected by an earlier sync issue.
Apple's new iCloud web interface is much more useful than before
Apple has launched a major redesign of the iCloud web interface in beta, and you might just like using it.
Blackmagic launches DaVinci Resolve 18 with real-time cloud collaboration
Blackmagic Design has unveiled a raft of new products including the DaVinci Resolve 18 editing app and Blackmagic Cloud.
Microsoft OneDrive app will stop syncing with Windows 7 and 8 on March 1st, 2022
Microsoft will disable OneDrive syncing with Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 PCs on March 1st, 2022.
GoPro Quik subscribers are getting unlimited cloud backups
The app will store photos and videos at their original quality for $10/year.
Dropbox makes automatic camera uploads available to all free users
Dropbox detailed a slew of changes coming to its web client, password manager and mobile app.
Google Photos' free unlimited storage ends tomorrow
Google Photos' free unlimited storage ends tomorrow — here's what you need to know, including a few alternatives.
Dropbox will let users store 50 passwords for free
Free Dropbox accounts will soon have access to Passwords, letting them store 50 logins across three devices.
Google won't offer free unlimited photo backups after June 1st
Google plans to discontinue one of the best perks of Google Photos.
Italy is investigating Apple, Google and Dropbox cloud storage services
Italy launches six investigations into Apple, Google and Dropbox cloud storage services.
Some Canon cameras can now upload images straight to Google Photos
Canon users can now upload photos directly from their cameras to Google Photos via WiFi.
Google Drive flaw may let attackers fool you into installing malware
Google Drive reportedly has a security flaw that lets attackers use version control to install malware on users' devices.
Dropbox officially debuts its password manager
While a recent appearance in the Play Store tipped us of this was coming, Dropbox has officially revealed its password manager — albeit in beta form. Officially called Dropbox Passwords, the feature does exactly what you’d expect.
The tech we wish we had in college
All this talk of final exams and (virtual) graduation ceremonies has us at Engadget opining about our college days. These are the gadgets and tools we wish we had in college.
Dropbox beta for Mac can finally sync your desktop
Dropbox has been less alluring to some Mac users than iCloud in part because of its limited syncing. Where Apple's service can sync your desktop and Documents folder, you've had to be content with syncing a special folder with Dropbox's service. You might have reason to give it a second look in the near future, though. The 9to5Mac team has discovered that the latest Dropbox beta for Mac (sadly, not easy to grab) has the option of syncing your desktop, Documents and Downloads.
Google to fix 'bug' that uploads free full-quality iPhone pics to Photos
Google is about to patch a quirk in Photos that effectively gives iPhone users a free ride. The company told Android Police in a statement that it's planning to fix a Google Photos "bug" that stores iOS photos in their original quality without counting toward Google Drive usage, eliminating the need to pay for more storage when your free 15GB invariably runs out. As the HEIC file format Apple uses to save photos is more efficient than Google's reduced "high quality" JPEG files, Google Photos simply takes the originals -- it'd actually waste space and processing time converting the HEIC images.
You can report traffic snarls in Google Maps for iOS
You no longer need an Android phone to report collisions and other traffic trouble in Google Maps. Google has brought road incident reporting to iOS, letting you flag problems without turning to an app like Waze. Whichever platform you use, Google is also expanding the range of reportable incidents to include construction, disabled cars, lane closures and objects on the road. You'll see both iOS support and the expanded categories roll out this week.
Pixel 4 won't come with free full-resolution photo storage
Ever since Google unveiled the first Pixel, people who bought one of the company's phones could expect free full-resolution photo and video storage, at least for a few years. You won't have that luxury with the Pixel 4, it seems. Google made no mention of full-quality storage at its October 15th event, and a visit to the Pixel 4's product page includes a disclaimer indicating that free storage is limited to "high quality" photos and videos that could be "compressed or resized." You're likely in the same boat as every other Google Photos user, then.
Pocket Casts will give existing desktop customers Plus for life
Earlier this week the popular podcast app Pocket Casts announced some big changes. In addition to making the mobile app free, Pocket Casts unveiled a new paid subscription tier, Pocket Casts Plus. It said customers who previously paid for desktop access (a one-time fee of $9) would be given three years of access to the new Plus version. That didn't go over well with existing customers, so Pocket Casts has backtracked. Now, the company says anyone who paid for the desktop version will be given lifetime access to the new Plus tier.
