Files & Folders v3.0 Adds Box.net Integration for the PlayBook

by the BerryReview Team on November 17th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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The solid file manager, Files & Folders, for the BlackBerry PlayBook just got a nice update to v3.0. This new update gives it the ability to integrate with the Box.net cloud file service. While Box.net has their own PlayBook app, Files & Folders offers so much more. That includes DropBox, Google Docs, and zip file access. They have also added the ability to select multiple files and folders at the same time in v3.0.

Files & Folders is one of the main contenders for a file manager for the PlayBook. You can pick up the latest v3.0 of Files & Folders for $2.99 in App World with a free trial available. More info is available on their website www.webbsites.nl.

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FileScout v2.7.1.5 “Massively Improves” DropBox Integration

by Ronen Halevy on November 10th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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EmacBerry has updated their popular FileScout file manager application to v2.7.1.5 this week. This update brings a slew of improvements and other updates but mainly improves the DropBox integration they introduced in previous versions. This is because DropBox released a new version of their API on October 22nd and FileScout now supports this new DropBox APIv1 which is supposed to be “massively improved.”

Here is the full change log:

• When multiple applications have registered itself as content handler for a file type FileScout will show a application chooser. So now you can select if you like to open a file with application ‘A’ or with application ‘B’ [if 'A' & 'B' have registered itself for the same file type (mimetype/extension/suffix)]
• When you create a playlist the content of the playlist will be sorted (depending on your current FileScout sorting settings)
• New key shortcut to close FileScout instantly: [SHIFT]+[X]
• Some performance improvements when working with the TextViewer/Editor (the hourglass should appear less often – if at all)
• EMail-Archive function: Instead of the Message-HashCode a TimeStamp will be used in order to create a Message-Subfolder (for some reason there have been reports that the message hash was not ‘unique-enough’)
• *.M4B files will be considered as playable Audio files.
• FileScout will check the compatibility with the installed Dropbox Plugin (and automatically open the Browser if an update of the Plugin is required)
• Filescout Dropbox Plugin – Dropbox APIv1 Support:

  Since the 22′nd of October Dropbox have released a new Version of the API. The FileScout Dropbox Plugin will now make use of the new APIv1. Basically you should not really notice a difference. Please see the list below for the changes:

  • When you want to upload a file to your Dropbox the Plugin now will list all content of your account (not only the directories/folder structure) – so now you can see if a certain file is already is present in your Dropbox
  • Create a temp Share Link for any file in your Dropbox. No matter if you download or upload a file – for any item displayed in your Dropbox you can create a time restricted (temp) link that you can send to anybody (even without a Dropbox account) in order to share the item. Simply highlight the file and select ‘Share’ from the BlackBerry Menu – after a short wile you get a dialog showing the link information (containing the information for how long the link is valid)). The link (URL) will be automatically copied into your device clipboard so you can paste it where ever you like (eMail, twitter, facebook, etc…). Please note that you can create also Share links for a Dropbox folder – in this case Dropbox will made the complete content (including all Subfolders) available in a ZIP-Archive – so use this function wise!
  • For OS6.x and OS7.x the authentication works now completely via the official Dropbox Website (accessed via the BlackBerry Browser) – So there is no need to enter your Dropbox account information into the FileScout App anylonger
• OS7.x main application icon size adjusted – @Rezn I hope that’s fine now

Since the 22′nd of October Dropbox have released a new Version of the API. The FileScout Dropbox Plugin will now make use of the new APIv1. Basically you should not really notice a difference. Please see the list below for the changes:

If you want to pick up FileScout or update your existing copy you can do it via AppWorld or update your existing FileScout installation OTA

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DropBox v1.0.55 Comes Out of Beta With BlackBerry OS 7 Support

We told you last month that DropBox had a beta of DropBox for BlackBerry v1.0.52 in their forums that added support for all seven BlackBerry OS 7 devices. Now Tom let us know that DropBox has made v1.0.52 their official build and has brought it out of beta. We have not seen a new change log that is any different than the beta build so it could be they are just promoting the beta to production.

You can find the stable DropBox v1.0.52 at www.dropbox.com/blackberry. My guess is it should be updated in App World shortly…

Here is the change log from the beta release since it is probably the same:

New features:

This build resolves:

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DropBox for BlackBerry v1.0.52 Released with OS 7 Support & More

Nikolaus let us know that DropBox has released an updated version of their BlackBerry app in their forums. This new version 1.0.52 fixes issues with the BlackBerry Bold 9900 & 9930 and should add BlackBerry OS 7 support for all new devices. They have also added a security passcode you can setup for the app. Full change log below:

New features:

This build resolves:

Known issues we’re working to resolve:

You can download this updated forums build at
www.dropbox.com/blackberry/download/forums

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Dropbox for BlackBerry v1.0.49.1 Released With Favorites List & Bug Fixes

Dropbox updated their popular BlackBerry client this week to v1.0.49.1 which is a small update from the previous v1.0.39.34. N4BB managed to snag the change log from App World showing that the new client includes a new feature allowing you to view favorite files along with unspecified bug fixes. We have no other word on what is new in this version but if you use Dropbox it is definitely worth the download.

Pick up Dropbox v1.0.49.1 in App World

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Files & Folders Offers Another BlackBerry PlayBook DropBox Client

 

BlueBox has been stealing all the thunder with their BlackBerry PlayBook DropBox client. Now we have competition in town from Files & Folders by Innovatology. Their new app is a file manager for your BlackBerry PlayBook with integrated DropBox support. It lets you manage your file on DropBox as if they were local letting you copy and paste folders and files between the cloud and your PlayBook.

 

I don’t have an active DropBox account to test this out with but a friend said it works nicely. Innovatology is selling Files & Folders for $1.99 in App World with a trial available.

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Dropbox for BlackBerry updated to v1.0.39.34

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!

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Free & Official Dropbox App For BlackBerry Updated To Version 1.0.39.34

It’s been a few months since the official Dropbox application was last updated to version 1.0.39.3. Yesterday the app was updated to version 1.0.39.34, an extremely small jump that included bug fixes and no new features. I hope this small update means they’re concentrating on an official app for the PlayBook tablet but if not, there’s always BlueBox. To download the new version go to dropbox.com/blackberry or for more info and to sign up for an account click here. You can also find the app in BlackBerry App World.

DropBox for BlackBerry Updated to v1.0.39.34 – Bug Fix Edition

After the debacle DropBox had this Sunday where it left all user accounts unlocked for 4 hours you would think they would have their hands full. Still that has not stopped them from updating their BlackBerry app. I got a notification from App World that DropBox pushed an incremental update with one line in the change log titled “Bug Fixes”.

So if you were running into some bugs with DropBox on your BlackBerry make sure to update to the latest DropBox version in App World.

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