Microsoft appears to be working on several SkyDrive updates for a launch in late July. The software giant has rolled out a number of SkyDrive improvements recently, including a Windows and Mac client to support automatic file access. Documents supplied to us this week indicate that the company is working on a Milestone 3 release of SkyDrive, due between July 23rd and July 30th. The release is said to include improvements to the company’s iPad app, simple file sharing, and online web interface.
Rumor: Microsoft to update SkyDrive in late July, Recycle Bin feature and Android app in development
Microsoft is said to be preparing a SkyDrive update in late July, and developing an Android app for later this year.
Microsoft is said to be preparing a SkyDrive update in late July, and developing an Android app for later this year.
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Although we’re unable to immediately verify the details, the documents also reference a Milestone 4 release due later this year. This particular update to SkyDrive will focus on Android support and a new Recycle Bin feature designed as a backup option for SkyDrive users. There’s no specific timeline for the Milestone 4 release, but planning and coding is said to commence in early August. We have heard separately that Microsoft is actively testing an Android SkyDrive app, but for now third-party options are available.
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