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The iOS Dropbox app no longer downscales images when you upload them to the cloud. Praise be. [App Store]

Facebook and Dropbox have extended their relationship to include file sharing within Groups, for you personable types.

How To Get 50GB of Free Dropbox Storage

If you’ve had your eyes on the new Samsung Galaxy Note II, or have been pining for the Samsung Galaxy Camera, they just got a little more appealing. Dropbox will be offering a free 50GB account to anyone who buys either of those devices. All a user has to do to get access to that…

Dropbox Just Enabled 2-Step Verification, You Should Go Turn It On

Not too long ago, Dropbox was the victim of a security breach, and as a result, they said they’d cook up a 2-step verification system for the service. Now it’s here, and you should go turn if on if you keep anything of value in your Dropbox, or even if you don’t. To turn the…

Dropbox Admits Spam Was Due to Security Breach

In mid-July, Dropbox users reported receiving spam in email accounts created exclusively for the service. Now, the company has admitted that, while it wasn’t hacked, the problem was the result of a security breach. https://gizmodo.com/dropbox-users-report-unusual-spam-and-possible-security-5926811 A blog post on the Dropbox website explains what happened: Our investigation found that usernames and passwords recently stolen from…

Dropbox Users Report Unusual Spam and Possible Security Breach

Over the past day, Dropbox users have reported receiving spam in email accounts created exclusively for the service. The company has confirmed the reports and says it’s investigating. Are our Dropbox passwords safe? TechCrunch reports that users in the Dropbox forums pointed out the weird spam email about a day ago. The users, most of…

Dropbox Doubles the Storage Space for Pro Users

Do you pay for 50 or 100 gigabytes of storage space on Dropbox? Good news! The cloud company just doubled the capacity for pro users, giving them 100 and 200 gigabtyes, respectively, at the same price. Dropbox says the updates will go live tonight, so remain calm and wait for the great expansion. [Dropbox]

Apple Is Rejecting Apps That Use Dropbox Functionality

Apple is reportedly rejecting apps for inclusion in its App Store because they use Dropbox’s software development kit. PandoDaily reports that developers are complaining about the fact that third-party apps which use Dropbox’s software development kit to integrate document storage are being rejected by Apple. Dropbox has told The Verge that “Apple is rejecting apps…

LG Has a Cloud Service Coming Too. Everyone Please Stop This Ugh Sigh Puke

LG’s new cloud service, sadistically named LG Cloud, will be going into beta tomorrow, May 1. Like all of these manufacturer cloud services, it’s extraneous and unnecessary and silly. Here’s what we said about S Cloud, Samsung’s version of all the other versions of cloud storage: https://gizmodo.com/samsung-icloud-competitor-will-apparently-debut-alongsi-5903780 But all these OEM cloud services are totally…

Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox and More Compared: What’s the Best Cloud Option?

Now that Google Drive is finally here and you can use it, the first question is simple: Is it better than the cloud service you’re already using (or maybe considering using)? We haven’t had the chance to put Google Drive through the wringer quite yet, but we can compare it to the competition on paper.…

Dropbox Morphs into Megaupload With Direct Sharing of Anything in Your Account

There’s no more fussing about with shared folders when using Dropbox any more, as the cloud storage service has just added the ability to share ANY file in your Dropbox account. It works with a simple right-click through the Dropbox menu (or icons within the web and mobile apps), where a new “Get Link” tab…

Facebook App Bug Can Steal Your Account Info—If a Hacker Grabs Your Phone

A new spookyscary security hole has been discovered in the Facebook and Dropbox apps for iOS and Android. But you shouldn’t worry about it unless you give your phone to a hacker or someone steals it. Here’s how it works: If a hacker physically gets access to your phone, he or she would be able…

Dropbox Will Give You 32GB of Free Storage for Referring Friends

Dropbox just doubled up its referral program which means more free storage for you. If you’re a free user, you get 500MB of storage space for each Dropbox referral, with a maximum of 32 referrals for 16GB of space. For Pro users, you’ll get 1GB for each referral with a 32GB maximum. This new program…

The Easiest Way to Share Dropbox Folders Is with Your Facebook Friends

If you use Dropbox and Facebook, which is probably most of you, you can now easily share your Dropbox folders with your Facebook friends. Combining two frequently used things together either makes life easier or continues to prove that we’re all just living in Facebook’s world. To be honest, at this point the integration isn’t…

Dropbox’s Site Redesign: Now Built for Comfort and Speed

Dropbox has been rolling out new features pretty regularly over the past couple of weeks but there’s no hiding the cloud storage service’s shiny new UI. According to the Dropbox Blog, the new website will focus on simplicity and usability. It introduces an “action bar” along the top of the screen that offers contextual options…

Dropbox Now Automatically Uploads Your Photos

Dropbox has announced a new release of its desktop and Android software, which means that the service can now upload your photographs to your Dropbox account automatically. Yes, that’s exactly like iCloud and Google+, but it’s good news for anyone who doesn’t use either of those services. [Dropbox]

Google’s Cloud Storage Could Launch In the Coming Weeks

According to the Wall Street Journal, Google is closer than ever to launching the company’s cloud-based storage service that will rival now established services like Dropbox and Apple’s iCloud. In fact, it could be available in just a few weeks. Like Dropbox, which offers various tiers of online storage for your files and documents, Google…

How to Get 4.5 GB of Dropbox Storage for Free

The more Dropbox storage space you have, the happier your computer will be. It’s true! And the more free Dropbox storage space you get, the happier your wallet will be. And right now, you can get 4.5 GB of Dropbox space FOR FREE. Win freaking win. Here’s how. Lifehacker found that Dropbox is running a…

Dropbox 2.0 for Android Is So Slick, I Might Actually Start Using It

Dropbox released its newest Android App iteration Thursday with a revamped layout and better functionality. Were the new app a kitten, it’d now do back-flips and be 500MB larger for college students. That’s right, a 500MB back-flipping kitten. On your phone. Adorable analogies aside, Dropbox 2.0 for Android offers a host of new features. These…

CloudFTP Wi-Fi Enables Just About Anything

You’d think everything would come Wi-Fi capable these days but I still spend more time digging the correct USB cable out of my rats nest of a desk drawer than I do actually transferring files. No thanks, not when the CloudFTP will impart wireless connectivity to any USB device. The CloudFTP is a USB-powered gadget…