With Microsoft SkyDrive recently touching down on Google Drive's territory, it's only fitting we take a look at how the two cloud storage and file-syncing Android apps fare against one another. On the one hand, we have Google Drive: the incumbent and the darling of the Android platform. And on the other hand, we have SkyDrive: Microsoft's offering and somewhat unexpectedly, the new kid on the block. Each app has its strengths and weaknesses, and we take a look at how they compare.
Microsoft SkyDrive (free) Similar to Google Drive, Microsoft's SkyDrive lets you store files in the cloud on Microsoft's servers, so you can access them from anywhere, on any of your devices. When you set up a Microsoft account, you get 7GB of free storage, while Google Drive starts you off with only 5GB for free.
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The app's interface, with its Windows 8 stylings, is decidedly attractive, and zipping around it is a snap. You can create folders, upload files of any type, right from your device, and delete items. Also, the app lets you share files as attachments or share links to download your files. You can even give editing permission to collaborators when sharing Office files with other Microsoft users. What ... [Read more]
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