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Box offering 50GB free for new members

Craig Lloyd — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:23:00 +0000

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

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SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: September 25, 2012

Eric Abent — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:32:27 +0000

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.

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Box issues iOS 6 update, kicks off new promotion

Eric Abent — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:39:18 +0000

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

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Box Accelerator boosts uploads with new global hubs

Chris Davies — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:38:01 +0000

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

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Box spreads cloud to Windows Phone and inks Qualcomm preload deal

Ben Kersey — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:29:59 +0000

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

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Box’s OneCloud comes to Android

Mark Raby — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:00:57 +0000

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

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Box may be going to IPO territory

Mark Raby — Sat, 12 May 2012 02:40:23 +0000

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

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Box’s OneCloud pushes enterprise to the cloud

Mark Raby — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:54:18 +0000

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”

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Box packages the cloud for iPad

Ben Kersey — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:58:58 +0000

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

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Box gives 50 GB cloud storage to all Android users

Mark Raby — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:13:45 +0000

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,

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