Dropbox buys communication service Clementine

Dropbox looks like they aim to be a full enterprise solution. This time they acquire communication service Clementine. No details about the deal have been disclosed but Clementine users have been given a heads up that they have until August 31 to transition elsewhere.

Clementine offers chat and conference calling features without users having to exchange phone numbers. They can make calls and even join conference calls. This service joins the likes of Mailbox and Snapjoy as acquired Dropbox companies. Perhaps, it won’t be long until we can make calls right from within Dropbox files.

Source: Clementine | Via: The Next Web

Dropbox for Android gets Material Design update

Finally, the Dropbox app on Android is starting to look and feel like an app for Google’s mobile operating system. The version 3.0 update of the app gets the full Material Design overhaul to make the interface look similar to how Android apps should look. It features the flat, slide-out menu for accessing your files, photos, favorites, and notifications. Your name and initials take up the top portion of this slide-out menu as well. You’ll notice that the interface also adds color to the status bar on some screens. There's also floating action bar that lets you either create a new folder or text file, upload files, add content from your computer, or take a photo. Rollout of the update should be coming to your device soon.

Source: PCWorld | Download: Google Play Store

Open shared Dropbox links within mobile apps

Dropbox has updated its Android and iOS apps to make it easier to open shared links within the app. If you get sent a Dropbox link and you open it on your phone or tablet, it will open the said file or folder right within the app instead of through the mobile browser. If the document is already linked to your account, it will just take you to the account to do more with the file like rename it, favorite it for offline access, move it, etc. And if it’s a Microsoft Office file, it can be edited right from Office apps.

Source: Dropbox

Share away on Dropbox for iOS 8

iOS 8 users must be breathing a sigh of relief because it’s now easier to share files to Dropbox on the platform. The new version of Dropbox (3.7) adds the new extension for iOS 8. For example, you can send photos right to Dropbox from your iOS Photos app. It should also support Notes, files in Safari, and the like.

Source: 9to5Mac | Download: Apple iTunes App Store (Free)