Google To Launch Cloud Storage Service, Will Compete With The Likes Of Dropbox
Google isn’t slowing down any time soon and according to a report from The Wall Street Journal, they will soon be launching their very own personal cloud storage service which is said to be called Drive.
With the increased amount of data and improvement in technology, both online and offline, the popularity of cloud hosting services has skyrocketed over the last several years. Dropbox is one of those services that has done incredibly well in the space, and who has a loyal customer base that enjoys the simplicity of sharing and hosting their files.
“Sources are reported to have said that, like most Google services, it will be free for free for most of its consumers… unless they require a lot of storage. How much is a lot? Good question. We don’t have any answers. Dropbox prices, which are typical for personal cloud storage, currently give users 2GB for free, then charges them $9.99 for 50 GB and $19.99 for 100 GB. Google’s response to this story is that “We do not comment on rumor or speculation.” OK. Fair enough.”
Now, for those who use Docs, you get 1GB of storage for free and can upload all sorts of different files. One can upgrade all the way to a whopping 16TB if need be. This service however will be different from the basic file hosting service through Docs.
The simple fact is, many people rely off of the tech giant’s services, anywhere from documents, to photos, to videos. People are already sharing a lot of their content with their services, so it just makes sense to allow users to have it hosted as well.
Would you use a Google cloud storage service if the prices were reasonable or would you stick to something else?
