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Hands On: Files United (iOS)
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If you're like most of us, chances are you've got at least one cloud service -- probably more. And if you're like most of us, chances are you've probably loaded up your phone or tablet with individual apps for every single one. Instead of installing separate apps for every cloud service, why not check out Files United by developer Zuhanden GmbH?
Files United is a great app for those of us who have accounts across multiple cloud services. Instead of filling your device to the brim with apps, Files United allows you to access many of the most popular services, including: Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, SugarSync and Google Drive. There's also the ability to connect to FTP servers quickly and easily, right from within the app.
What kind of files can you view with Files United? Microsoft Office documents and PDFs are easily viewable and downloadable -- especially great for those who need to quickly glance over old documents when they don't have access to a computer. Worried about clogging your device with your favorite media? Images, music, and video are all easily viewable from within the app without downloading. The program even allows you to access ZIP files and view stored HTML files.
Files United is easy to use, and makes quick work of locating, uploading, and downloading files across multiple services. The app is designed for both the iPhone and the iPad, and costs $2.
Who Files United is for:
If you've got a lot of files across a lot of cloud storage services, this is a great way to keep all the information in a single place.
Who Files United isn't for:
If you're someone who hasn't jumped on the cloud storage bandwagon yet, this isn't the app for you.
-- Amber Neely ( @SurferAmber)
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Last edited by NewsPoster; Jan 3, 2015 at 07:47 AM.
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interesting. i use younity which not only gives you access to cloud services but also files stored on my laptops and desktop. i wonder how this compares?
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yup that's them. i was going to try out files united until i had to think about paying for it. too bad they don't have a free version to try out.
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Nothing wrong with paying for an app, if it gives you the functionality you want. Free isn't always actually free, either in purchases that you need to make down the road, or in needing 10 apps to do what one will do better.
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If the app (or service) is free, then (usually) you're the product, as they say.
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Charles Martin
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