Cloud storage is all the rage. On the surface, it seems like PlayBook owners have been left out in the cold. When we look closely, however, we can see that it is easy and powerful to manage all our cloud storage needs right from the PlayBook.

We know that we need more native apps for our beloved PlayBooks. We also know (even more so after BlackBerry World 2012) the BlackBerrys are for people who need to get stuff done. In today's world - no matter what business you are in - getting stuff done means having access to cloud storage.

For some platforms, there is an app for everything - including cloud storage. Our sister site (iMore) ran a great article on all the available apps for cloud storage on iOS, and it is worth a read.  For us PlayBook owners, we need to get a bit more creative. The good news, however, is that we can access all major cloud storage services on our PlayBook as easily and as effectively as any other platform...we just need to work a bit harder at it!

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WorldDesk Ltd., a provider of desktop virtualisation software, has launched a beta cloud-based desktop delivery platform leveraging Dropbox. Many of us here at CB are huge fans of Dropbox already and this just gives us one more reason to love it! Previously WorldDesk users could access their files via a USB drive or smartphone. Now with the deployment of WorldDesk via Dropbox, users (both consumer and Enteprise) can not only access their files on any machine with internet access, but their entire personalised desktop - including all their settings and applications. Keep reading for the full press release.

For more information / download WorldDesk
Check out their BlackBerry Demo

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There are but a few days left in 2011; what better time to share with you my most-used apps of 2011 than now. I love my BlackBerry Smartphone for the communication tool that it is. I have one or two games installed on my device, but that's not what I spend the majority of my BlackBerry time doing. The messages app and browser give me quick access to the world at-large, but there are several other apps that truely keep me connected and organized. Head on past the break for the full list.

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You ever just sit down and look at all the apps installed on your BlackBerry and try to figure out when the last time you used each app was? I used to be really into downloading every single new app that came out, trying them all out but I then realized I wasn't using half of what I installed on a regular basis.

Instead, I was just filling up my device with apps I rarely use, if ever. I since then have stopped my app hoarding and realized what apps I use most on my device were and if you're looking to know what they are, you can check out my full list of most-used BlackBerry apps for 2011 past the break.

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I haven't had Dropbox on my BlackBerry all that long. Actually, I had it installed on my Bold 9700 and my Torch 9800, but I never really used it. I gave it a go again once a compatible beta build was available, and I use it all the time now on my Bold 9900. If you haven't heard of Dropbox, it's a great app for syncing files across multiple platforms. Yesterday Dropbox released an update bringing the app officially to v1.0.55. While this is the same version we saw show up a month ago, we know some of you prefer official versions of apps.

As you can see from the screenshot above, this version includes:

• Security passcode
• Save email attachments to Dropbox
• various bug fixes

This version is BlackBerry OS 7 compatible. If you already have it installed on your device, you should be seeing an upgrade in App World. Try refreshing your apps if you don't see it. If you don't have it installed or you don't have access to BlackBerry App World, you can check it out and sign up for a free account at the link below.

Learn more about Dropbox and sign up for a free account

 

Like most times when new devices arrive, there is typically a little bit of lag from when the devices release and apps get updated. Such is the case for Dropbox for BlackBerry. When the Bold 9900 and 9930 arrived on the scene Dropbox would load up but only to a blank screen. Now, a new forums build is available for BlackBerry 7 users and indeed does give you a working Dropbox for BlackBerry, plus adds some new features:

New features:

• Security passcode
• Save email attachments to Dropbox
  

This build resolves:

• Issues on 9900 & 9930 devices (BB OS 7 support for other devices should be working fine)
• Bug on thumbnails screen where only a few thumbnails were loaded
• Performance issues (more work to be done here)
• Various design tweaks

Known issues we're working to resolve:

• Passcode is not engaged when you hit the button to turn off the screen (only when you leave the app)
• Cached files are re-downloaded unnecessarily 

If you've been waiting for it, hit the link below to get a BlackBerry 7 compatible build of Dropbox for BlackBerry. And if you don't have Dropbox account yet, click here to sign up.

Download Dropbox for BlackBerry 7 devices

Dropbox for BlackBerry has been updated again, this time to v1.0.49.1. Along with typical bug fixes, this update also brings with it a new layout and the addition of a Favorites tab. No more searching through folders everytime you need that logo or the 'good' pictures of the kids; just add them to your Favorites and they're available at the click of a button. As always, the Dropbox app is free, and available through BlackBerry App World.

For more information and to download/update Dropbox for BlackBerry

After a bit of a meltdown on Sunday Dropbox has recovered and is back up and (securely) running. Their BlackBerry app has again been updated, this time what looks to be some minor bug fixes. Whether the "fixes" are related to their secutiry breach we're not sure, but better safe than sorry right? No change log this time around but it doesn't look like anything major has changed (if you sport something let us know in the comments). You can grab the update free from BlackBerry App World at the link below. Thanks to everyone that sent this in!

More information/download of Dropbox for BlackBerry

Father’s Day is fast approaching folks and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably scrambling for ideas on what to get for your husband or father. All of us here at CrackBerry.com want to help ease some of the stress in finding that perfect gift so we decided to put together some suggestions of the must-have/want items. In the guide below you will find many options that have been pulled from the forums as well as suggestions from fellow BlackBerry users.

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BlueBox has finally rolled out their latest update for BlackBerry PlayBook owners looking to access their DropBox accounts. Now sitting at v1.2 BlueBox has become a great alternative to a official DropBox application. Granted, out of the gates it was totally rough around the edges but with a new UI now in place, the ability to zip and unzip files as well as an well inetgrated file browser -- BlueBox is getting better with each release. If you've tried BlueBox in the past and were'nt happy with it, then by all means -- give it another go. This round of bug fixes and overall enhancements has done the app well.

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Just yesterday, we asked what apps you would like to see arrive on the BlackBerry PlayBook and not surprisingly -- Dropbox was one of them. Luckily for Dropbox users and PlayBook owners, Dropbox has a voting system in place on their site so that users may sugget and vote on new features and additions they'd like to see happen.

A native BlackBerry PlayBook application is now on that list so, if you're among the many that want a native client then head on over to the Dropbox Votebox page and cast your vote. Every bit helps and if enough votes are racked up, Dropbox can then get started on planning the app.

Vote for an official Dropbox client on the BlackBerry PlayBook

Via: BerryReview

We let you know yesterday that FileScout is now fully integrated with Dropbox, and now we have learned that Dropbox has also updated to build 1.0.39 for BlackBerry users. It doesn't look like there were a lot of changes this time around, but hopefully if you had trouble with the last versions then the update will help you out.
From the change log:

• uploading file changes for file stored in folder with non-ASCII characters can result in creation of damaged folder name with contents of a new file
• user interface rotation glitches on some screens
• BES permissions problems
• resolve some chronic upload retry issues and related UI glitches
• file browser lagginess when dealing with non-ASCII characters in file names

You can download Dropbox on your BlackBerry from the link below! Let us know if this update fixes any issues you were having with previous builds.

Click Here To Download Dropbox For BlackBerry

Long time fans of FileScout will likely already be aware of this but for those of you out there who may be making use of Dropbox and have not as of yet, not heard of Filescout this should be of some interest. FileScout has recently been updated to include support for Dropbox and is now listed on the Dropbox website as an official plugin for the BlackBerry application. As a plugin to Dropbox, FileScout now makes sending and recieving files from your Dropbox account easier then ever before. You can hit the break for the full changelog and see more about how FileScout integrates with Dropbox. If you're looking to get started with FileScout and Dropbox just click on the source link for the download.

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Over the weekend, Dropbox managed to squeeze out a new update for its BlackBerry users. v1.0.37 is now available for download via the Dropbox website and looking at the change log should address a lot of users issues with connections and permissions that were seen in previous builds. Oddly enough though, the change log actually looks unchanged from the last release so we're guessing they just fixed the underlying bugs within those changes.

• saving non-ascii texts results in garbled text
• handling of edge cases when running out of space on sd card and in device memory
• open-edit-upload usecase wasn't working for devices with encryption enabled
• share link freezes for some users
• open-edit-upload usecase fails for files with non-ascii filenames
• "would you like to allow logging" dialog shouldn't appear on first launch
• on rotatable devices, in image gallery, the displayed/cached image is smaller than screen size (shouldn't happen)
• app should ask for permissions in advance on first launch
• app should support multiple third-party app associations for a given file type (e.g multiple pdf viewers)
• music/video stops when screen fades out
• user gets a "not enough room to write file" message when trying to open a file that's already open in docs2go 

If you're having issues with your current build of Dropbox, the latest forums build download is suggested so be sure to grab it as soon as possilbe.

Click Here To Download Dropbox For BlackBerry

Another Dropbox for BlackBerry update has arrived. In case you missed it, version 1.0.34 is available for download. Updated from version 1.0.32 this release covers quite a few bugs that users had submitted. The full change log is below:

• saving non-ascii texts results in garbled text
• handling of edge cases when running out of space on sd card and in device memory
• open-edit-upload usecase wasn't working for devices with encryption enabled
• share link freezes for some users
• open-edit-upload usecase fails for files with non-ascii filenames
• "would you like to allow logging" dialog shouldn't appear on first launch
• on rotatable devices, in image gallery, the displayed/cached image is smaller than screen size (shouldn't happen)
• app should ask for permissions in advance on first launch
• app should support multiple third-party app associations for a given file type (e.g multiple pdf viewers)
• music/video stops when screen fades out
• user gets a "not enough room to write file" message when trying to open a file that's already open in docs2go

If you've had issues with previous releases you'll want to make sure you update. Each update seems to get better and better so be sure to fire off some feedback if you experience issues.

• Click Here To Download The 1.0.34 Update For Your Device>>
• Click Here To Learn More About Dropbox Uses And Features >>

Source: Dropbox