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SugarSync, the popular solution for browsing, backing up, and syncing your files across multiple devices, is now available on the Android platform. If you're not familiar with the program, its concept is simple. Download SugarSync on all of your computers and mobile devices, and select which files and folders to sync. Then voila, access your files and folders from any of your devices, or through the SugarSync Web site. It's a super convenient service that you probably won't truly appreciate until you try.
The mobile app installs and syncs in seconds, provided you already have a SugarSync account (otherwise, you'll have to go online and register for either a free 5GB account, or a paid account starting at $4.99). Then once you're up and running, the interface is fairly straightforward, as you simply choose which of your devices you'd like to peer into, tap it's icon, and browse. But remember, since the files aren't all stored in your phone's local memory (thank goodness), whatever you access, you'll have to download first. From there, you can view files, share via e-mail, or share folders with other users. It's all a snap, especially with the built-in File Manager, for reaching those normally-hard-to-access corners of Android's file system.
Where the SugarSync app really shines is its AutoSync Photos feature. Enable it, and every picture you take will automatically be backed up to your SugarSync account in the cloud. It may drain a bit of battery life, but it's terribly convenient, reliable, and works completely behind the scenes. For the phone paparazzi among us, this feature alone is worth the download.
While SugarSync for Android is a near-perfect solution for viewing and syncing files through your mobile device, one thing we were missing was a greater set of sharing options. For instance, there's no built-in sharing of files (or links to files) via Twitter or Facebook clients. Meanwhile, rival file-syncer Dropbox incorporates the function into its menus.
Overall, SugarSync is a solid Android download, especially for existing account holders. It provides access to files on any of your synced devices, backs up to the cloud, shares via e-mail, and comes with a built-in File Manager. And for phone photographers, the AutoSync Photos feature is something you can't pass up.
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SugarSync "is by far the best solution I have tested to replicating and synchronizing your files across multiple computers. It really works." Walt Mossberg, Wall Street Journal"Using SugarSync to manage your files is a lifesaver and I think it is the only sane way to edit documents on the go" John Biggs, TechCrunch"SugarSync is so good, it gets a rating of 5 out of 5!" Marc Gibbs, Network WorldHave you ever been away from home or the office and realized you need a file that is on your computer? SugarSync puts ALL of your data from all of your computers right at your fingertipsanytime, anywhere from your Android device. With SugarSync, it is dead simple to sync and share your files online, giving you easy access to everything directly from your Android device. If you like Dropbox, MobileMe, or Carbonite, youll love SugarSync. This app also works great for photo lovers. Backing up new photos taken couldnt be any simpler. Just take a picture using your devices camera. Period. Behind the scenes, SugarSync will detect the new photo, back it up to the cloud, and sync it to your computers in your Mobile Photos folder. No thinking, wires, or emails to yourself. It just works.Using this app, you can: * Get anytime, anywhere access to all of your files, photos, and music* Instantly back up photos taken using the devices camera to your computers (no wires needed!)* Share any file or folder from your computers, even if its huge* Stream your entire music collection, even while you use other apps* Download files or entire folders for fast, offline viewing* Make changes to files on your computer, SugarSync automatically syncs it to your computers* And much more! If you dont have an account, you can sign up from the app and get 5 GB of free online storage. To get real-time access to files from your computers, dont forget to install the free SugarSync application on your PC or Mac. For more information, visit www.sugarsync.com.Recent changes:- Significant improvements in Photos Sync feature.- Failed photo uploads will be automatically retried - even across device restarts.- No more duplicate photos. Even if you re-install the app and choose to upload all your photos, only new photos will be uploaded.- Got rid of a pesky issue on some devices where synced files would get re-uploaded for no reason.- Fixed many other bugs across the app.Content rating: Everyone
What's new in this version: - Significant improvements in Photos Sync feature.- Failed photo uploads will be automatically retried - even across device restarts.- No more duplicate photos. Even if you re-install the app and choose to upload all your photos, only new photos will be uploaded.- Got rid of a pesky issue on some devices where synced files would get re-uploaded for no reason.- Fixed many other bugs across the app.
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"Literally Perfect"
Version: SugarSync 3.3.3
Pros
Amazing software, my favorite freeware. A substantial 5gb of free storage is given. Synchronization is kept simple and straightforward and is done very well. Users can sync files across computers easily. Sharing folders and files is simple too; public links can be disabled and recipients do not need an account to download single files. The web interface is done well too.
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Some of the mobile versions of this program can be a little glitchy, such as the ones for iOS or Android.
Summary
#1 for file synchronization and backup. If you're looking for something with a bit more customization than dropbox (folder sync), use SugarSync.
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