Dropbox lowers 1TB storage price to $9.99 per month

Dropbox has just consolidated it three Pro accounts into one US$9.99 per month plan for 1TB of storage (which you can also get for $99.99 annually). It is now similarly priced to Google Drive’s 1TB offering but still higher than Microsoft (they charge $2.50 per user for 1TB per month through OneDrive or $6.99 per month with an added Office 365 subscription).

The Pro users also get passwords for shared links, the ability to set a time limit for shared access, and a view-only permission for shared folders. A remote wipe security feature is also available for those who lose or get a device stolen, meaning it stops syncing with the device and unlinks said gadget. New users will get the features now while those with existing Pro accounts will have access to them in the coming days.

Source: Dropbox | Via: Forbes Now

Dropbox adds search capability within Word and PowerPoint files on iOS app

Dropbox is making it easier for iOS users to search through weirdly named files with its new update. The version 3.3 update lets you search through Microsoft Word and PowerPoint files. The app now also supports larger GIFs. It also comes with a smarter caching system so your stored files take up less space on your iPhone or iPad.

Source: The Next Web

Mailbox for iOS adds new language and Passbook support

Mailbox recently brought new features to the iOS email client to help you manage your email easier. The Dropbox-owned app now lets you send compatible attachments such as gift cards and tickets to Apple’s Passbook digital wallet. It now also supports 19 more languages and lets you mark messages as unread or spam, highlight important emails with stars, and print them out. And if you swipe to delete messages, these emails are now permanently deleted when you empty your trash. If you still don’t have Mailbox and you want to try it out, you can download the app from the Apple App Store.

Source: AppleInsider

Dropbox updates Android app, improves search and preview features

Dropbox has updated its Android application to add some essential features to the app. The search feature now lets you look for documents placed in folders and the app will suggest results as you type them. The cloud storage app also remembers your recent searches and highlights the names of files that match your query. The document preview feature now also shows you what is stored in a specific file. This is particularly useful for those who save documents using specific or weird filenames. The update is rolling out and will probably hit the Play Store real soon.