When you live your life on the go, you need to be able to access your files when you want, where you want. The ability to access your files while on the move could mean the difference between getting your work done on the train home or spending another late night. Cloud storage also helps you have all your materials when you are making deals, negotiating contracts, or just busying yourself while waiting on your flight, but not all cloud storage options are created equal.
The best cloud storage options will let you store a variety of file types and access them without having to rely on secondary software. They also make staying connected easy by offering apps you can download to your smartphone so you are always just one touch away from all your most important files.
Here is a list of some of the best cloud storage options for your smartphone:
Dropbox
Whether you use a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 or any other smartphone, Dropbox works wherever you are. Use a reliable network such as T-Mobile to upload files for storage, back up, or in a temporary public file so that the whole team can get access to your work. Dropbox works best as a folder on your computer or an app on your smartphone. There is no in-app editor but there is a ton of third-party support.
Google Drive
Google Drive lets you access and modify Google Docs, but it also supports a variety of other file types, such as Photoshop. There isn’t as much third-party integration as Dropbox, but Google Drive has the ability to handle most tasks natively.
OneDrive
Microsoft also has a cloud storage option, OneDrive. It lets you access all your Microsoft Office files, from both Microsoft 365 and the Microsoft Office on your computer.
Box
Box works a lot like Dropbox, but there is less third-party support, and it is more business-centric. You can share files with multiple users in a secure space as well as edit and comment on the material. Plus, those comments and edits are marked with a different color for each person who has modified the files so you know exactly from whom directions are coming and you can discuss changes easily.
Copy
Copy is one of the lesser known cloud storage apps, but it offers some unique features that could make it the best choice for you. It has Chromecast support, so you can access your stored photos and music through your TV. You can also enable PhotoCopy so that every photo you take on your smartphone is automatically uploaded to your Copy account.
Amazon Cloud Drive
If you are looking for a bargain, Amazon Cloud Drive is perfect. Store all of your files for around $60 per year or choose the unlimited photo storage option plus 5GB for other files and pay just $12 per year.
Cloud computing helps you stay connected, and cloud-based storage apps allow you to store, access, and share large amounts of data from anywhere with your smartphone.