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Box offering 50GB free for new members

, Feb 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

Cloud storage service Box always seems to be giving away free cloud storage left and right, and today is no exception. New users can sign up for an account and receive 50GB of space for free. This seems to be a "Dell Exclusive Offer," but we're seeing no restrictions here, meaning that it doesn't look like you have to own a Dell computer in order to take advantage of the free space. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: September 25, 2012

, Sep 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

We've had a rather interesting Tuesday here at SlashGear, thanks in no small part to RIM. The company held its BlackBerry Jam today, introducing us to new BlackBerry 10 features like Peek and Flow. We also learned that BlackBerry 10 will come with support for your favorite social networks, even offering a native Facebook app. Carrier testing on the new mobile OS will begin next month, and RIM CEO Thorsten Heins said that BlackBerry has a good shot at becoming number three behind Android and iOS. Read The Full Story

Box issues iOS 6 update, kicks off new promotion

, Sep 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

Just like many other iOS developers, the folks behind Box have launched an update for their app. Like most of these freshly-released updates, the one hitting Box users today is a little on the slim side, updating the app for iOS 6 and the iPhone 5, along with enhancing graphics for those using the app on a Retina iPad. Other than that, Box developers have issued a number of "bug fixes and performance improvements" with this latest update. Read The Full Story

Box Accelerator boosts uploads with new global hubs

, Sep 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

Cloud storage specialist Box has decided that it's not enough to simply have your backup in the ether, but instead it matters how quickly you can get it there. Box Accelerator, launched today, promises 10x faster upload speeds than before, thanks to new network infrastructure that spreads upload hubs across the globe. In fact, independent testing suggests, Box now comfortably outperforms Dropbox, Microsoft's SkyDrive, and Google Drive. Read The Full Story

Box spreads cloud to Windows Phone and inks Qualcomm preload deal

, Jul 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

Box has been available on iOS and Android for quite some time, and now the cloud storage app has made the jump to Windows Phone. The company took to its blog to announce the latest addition, which offers the same functionality you’ll find elsewhere but gussied up in a beautiful Metro interface. There are a couple of features exclusive to Windows Phone, however, such as live tiles and starting slideshows for images directly within the app. Read The Full Story

Box’s OneCloud comes to Android

, Jun 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

Enterprise-centric cloud storage provider Box has announced a key enhancement to its growing OneCloud platform - Android support. OneCloud is a feature that allows users to keep their Box files synced even when they're using third-party apps. A whole slew of ANdroid app providers are compatible with the service, making Box differentiated from its more noteworthy competitors. Read The Full Story

Box may be going to IPO territory

, May 11th 2012 Discuss [1]

Even though it is now facing tighter competition than ever and its future may be facing a whole lot of uncertainty, cloud storage provider Box looks like it might be thinking about filing paperwork for an initial public offering. The company will have to prove that it is differentiated from more well-known cloud brands like Dropbox and exciting newcomers like Google Drive. Read The Full Story

Box’s OneCloud pushes enterprise to the cloud

, Mar 28th 2012 Discuss [10]

It looks like Box is the first to truly tackle the issue that we all know is the current problem with cloud-based storage services - an unnecessary emphasis on proprietary platforms and a lack of universal access. The innovative cloud provider Box wants saving something to the Internet as easy as, well, clicking the "save" button. Enter OneCloud, a product that is not a new cloud platform, but an entire cloud infrastructure. Read The Full Story

Box packages the cloud for iPad

, Mar 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Whether you like it or not, companies are making a big push for cloud storage and applications going forward. Apple has iCloud, HTC recently shut down HTCSense.com promising a revamp in the near future, and now Box have unveiled their latest plans. The company will be offering Box OneCloud, showcasing over 30 applications designed to work with the Box service. Read The Full Story

Box gives 50 GB cloud storage to all Android users

, Feb 23rd 2012 Discuss [12]

Attention anyone with an Android phone or tablet - sign up for a Box account right now because you'll get a whopping 50 GB of cloud storage absolutely free. This special offer is only available for the next 30 days, and it is definitely not just some gimmick. Box is not a free cloud service, but with all that's been happening in this space recently, the company decided this was the way to get a jolt of attention. Read The Full Story