Let’s take a look at those features in more detail: -
More free storage - Microsoft has tried to serve the chief purpose of cloud storage with this rebranded version. Like any other cloud storage services, OneDrive brings more free storage for consumers to use. For example, if a user refers friends or family members to OneDrive, he or she can get additional storage of 500MB for each referral. Consumers can get up to 5GB of free storage this way. It’s also add even more free storage (3GB), by enabling auto backup the photos from the camera. So overall, users can get additional 8GB storage on top of the default 7GB free storage.
Leverage from real time collaboration – OneDrive integrates the same usage as SkyDrive, but with a real-time collaboration feature. Previously, users were able to share and edit documents with different people, but were unable to do it simultaneously. OneDrive enables real-time collaboration.
More powerful and seamless video sharing capabilities – Video sharing wasn’t feasible with SkyDrive, but Microsoft has resolved the problem in OneDrive. If someone wishes to see the video you’re sharing on OneDrive, it will detect the speed of the connection and encode the video. This will be based on speed – such as a low-quality video for those who are having slow connection and higher-quality videos for 3G or faster connections.
New app for the Windows Phone users – Those with a Windows Phone (WP8) handset are welcomed this new cloud storage service in the form of an app. It adds a ton of exciting new features.
One of the major highlights of the launch was cross-platform compatibility.
Microsoft has created clients for all the latest versions of Windows; Windows Phone; Office and Xbox.
Plus those using Android, iOS devices like theiPad/iPhone or a Mac are covered. And, as we know know, those with the latest Nokia X Android Project (AOSP) devices.
Indeed, OneDrive caters to both businesses and consumers with its ability to store, sync and share files across multiple devices with both ease and security.
As a part of re-branding exercise, Microsoft is even offering an additional 100GB of free storage for a year to the first 100,000 people who access OneDrive after its launch.
