PCs get first dibs on iCloud Drive

While Yosemite is getting tweaked prior to its official release, Windows users are getting the rare opportunity to have access to Apple software before Mac users. The updated version of iCloud for Windows adds full support for iCloud Drive. So yes, you can access the files you’ve stored on Apple’s version of Dropbox right from your desktop. Of course, Mac users will gain access to additional iCloud features soon enough. But for now you can enjoy first dibs on the service.

Source: Apple | Via: Engadget

Asus unveils five-in-one Transformer Book V at Computex

Asus is known to reinvent the hybrid market and one of its newest devices unveiled at Computex certainly lives up to that. The Transformer Book V looks like a regular 3-in-1 device with a laptop, tablet, and smartphone built in. But Asus stepped it up further and added five modes to the device. It can act as a Windows laptop, a Windows tablet, an Android smartphone, an Android tablet (if you dock the smartphone into the tablet), and an Android laptop if you dock the tablet back onto the keyboard. In a nutshell, it is the PadFone and Transformer lines combined. We’re not sure how this will translate in actual use but it does bring even more functionality than you can imagine in a “single” device.

Specs wise, the smartphone has a 5-inch HD display, an unspecified Intel Atom quad-core processor, LTE capability, 2GB Ram, up to 64GB of storage, and an 8-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel front camera. The tablet has a 12.-inch HD display, another unspecified Intel Core processor, up to 4GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of storage. It really would’ve been better if the display for both devices were Full HD but we’ll take what we can get this time. We don’t know when this will be available or how much. We will keep you posted for any updates.

Microsoft tries to gain traction for Windows, OS will be free for mobile devices

Microsoft wants to make sure its Windows operating system gets out there more. According to Engadget, the company has announced that hardware makers will gain free access to Windows if they plan to use it on smartphones, tablets with screens under nine inches, and on Internet of Things gadgets. Let’s see how this strategy pans out for them.

MediaFire offers 50GB free storage for new desktop app

File hosting site MediaFire takes an aim at Dropbox’s market with a new desktop app for Windows and OS X. MediaFire Desktop allows you to upload and share files directly from your desktop and gives you 50GB of free storage. However, CNet claims the maximum individual file size is set at 200MB and allows drag-and-drop uploading instead of syncing. It is important to note that if you won’t be uploading videos, then the file size cap should just be fine.