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Apple allows Microsoft SkyDrive 3.0 update into App Store following delays

Update: Microsoft provided us with the following comment noting that “people interested in buying additional storage will do so via the web versus in the app.” In other words, it doesn’t look like Apple will be getting a cut of additional storage purchased, but users won’t be able to do so via the iOS app: We [...]

Microsoft Blames 16-Hour Email Outage on an Overheating Data Center

Microsoft's Outlook.com email service suffered a massive 16-hour outage yesterday, which saw users unable to access parts of SkyDrive, Hotmail, and Outlook, too. Microsoft has revealed that it was a result of a mischievous firmware upgrade—which caused "a rapid and substantial temperature spike in the datacenter". More »


Apple reportedly rejecting updates to Microsoft’s SkyDrive iOS app, wants 30% cut of subscriptions

According to a report from The Next Web that cited sources close to Microsoft, Apple is currently preventing Microsoft from updating its SkyDrive iOS app due to a disagreement over whether Apple should collect its usual 30 percent cut of additional storage purchased through the service. TNW explained: The difficulty began when Microsoft rolled out [...]

Apple reportedly rejecting updates to Microsoft’s SkyDrive iOS app, wants 30 percent cut of subscriptions

Update: A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the situation to The Verge: Microsoft has confirmed its latest SkyDrive iOS update is being delayed by Apple. A spokesperson says: “Similar to the experiences of some other companies, we are experiencing a delay in approval of our updated SkyDrive for iOS. We are in contact with Apple regarding the matter and [...]

Microsoft Brings SkyDrive To Xbox 360 — Now Windows 8/Phone 8 Users Get To See Their Stuff On The Big Screen

Screen Shot 2012-12-11 at 10.53.15Microsoft has joined up another piece of its Windows 8/Windows Phone 8 puzzle by launching a SkyDrive app for the Xbox 360 -- allowing users of its cloud storage service to view and access content via the Xbox. The move dissolves a rather odd disconnect between Microsoft's flagship products. The Xbox SkyDrive app is due to live later today.

SkyDrive for Android: Squirrel Your Stuff Away on Your Phone [App Of The Day]

Android users who opt for Microsoft's cloud storage solution can rejoice—today Microsoft rolled out the SkyDrive app for Google's operating system. [ZDNet] More »

SkyDrive for Android: Squirrel Your Stuff Away on Your Phone [App Of The Day]

Android users who opt for Microsoft's cloud storage solution can rejoice—today Microsoft rolled out the SkyDrive app for Google's operating system. [ZDNet] More »

The New SkyDrive Looks Totally Beautiful and Great [Video]

SkyDrive got a makeover, just like Outlook. The new Metro SkyDrive is going live today, according to Microsoft's Inside Skydrive blog. It looks great. More »

Microsoft: ‘iCloud might not be enough for you’

We covered the release of Microsoft’s new SkyDrive for Mac and updated iOS apps last month, and today the company is once again trying to convince iCloud users to make the switch. On the Office for Mac blog and SkyDrive blog, Microsoft posted a video today titled “iCloud not enough? Try SkyDrive,” alongside the following three reasons to [...]

Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox and More Compared: What’s the Best Cloud Option? [Google Drive]

Now that Google Drive is finally here and you can use it, the first question is simple: Is it better than the cloud service you're already using (or maybe considering using)? We haven't had the chance t...