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Introducing WebDAV – A Brand New Feature brought to you by OpenDrive

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Chris Carlin Posted in WebDAV Leave a comment

Please allow me to introduce to you WebDAV as one of the newest features designed specifically from user feedback.

As part of our continuing efforts in listening closely to our OpenDrive users we’ve made this feature available to our basic plan users and premium customers.

WebDAV stands for “Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning”. It is an extension of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) that facilitates collaboration between users in editing and managing documents and files stored on servers in the World Wide Web. It essentially makes the web a readable and writable medium and of course, in our case, it is through a secure connection so you don’t have to worry about the safety of your files. Below I will go over some of the benefits of using WebDAV.

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Update 2.0 Released for the OpenDrive Android App

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Chris Carlin Posted in Android Leave a comment

Our Android app gets some love!

android app 1 If you’re a past user of our Android app you may be glad to know that we’ve recently released a new version! Version 2.0 is here and in this update we have some GUI improvements as well as many bug fixes. Furthermore, we’ve added enhanced compatibility with a wider range of tablets and phones.

With version 2.0 you will now always stay logged in. No more entering your username and password. We also allow you to search in files or folders allowing you easily find what you are looking for much faster. Looking through multiple files? Use your touchscreen to slide to the next file smoothly and easily.

And now you can open your documents using your preferred application by using our new “Open in” feature.

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Backup iPhoto library with OpenDrive

Posted on March 20, 2013 by admin Posted in Mac Leave a comment

OpenDrive updates for Mac app v1.0.23

You can now create tasks for any folder, including the iPhoto library
Removed limitation for uploading characters that are invalid in Windows Operating Systems ( \ / : * ? ” \< \> |)
*Please Note: files and folders with these characters will not download successfully on Windows Computers
Fixed error “Selected directory is already being synchronized”
Fixed task state showing “Succeeded” before the task started
Fixed the “Save password” option

OpenDrive for iPhone Version 2.2

Posted on March 20, 2013 by admin Posted in iOS Leave a comment

Updates and Features:

Rename file
Move file to folder
Open In other applications
Slide to next file
Audio and video player improvements
Other small bug fixes and improvements

Syncing and Backup for Mac

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Abby Posted in Mac Leave a comment

We are pleased to announce new updates for OpenDrive Mac application. Here are the lists of updates which will give our users more convenience and great experience using OpenDrive.

Online drive
Upload, create, edit, replace, move and preview files
File syncing across multiple computers of selected files and folders
Automated backup
Sync and backup scheduling
Play music and video
Upload new file version
Create folders and subfolders
Zero knowledge encryption folder (AES-256 file encryption with custom key)
Public, hidden and private permission for each file and folder
Share files and folders
Search files
Trash and restore files and folders
AES-256 file encryption with custom key

New Mac version with syncing and backup options v1.0.15
New application is available for download at OpenDrive for Mac.

Our Android app gets some love!

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