SugarSync 3.0 gets darker look, improves iPad features
A huge proportion of us are now multi-device users. In addition to our home computers, there is also a work machine to think about and to this you can add other mobile devices such as iPads and Android phones. Almost without realizing it, we have become used to living in the cloud and web-based email services such as Gmail, and online office tools such as Google Doc, have made it possible to access our emails and files on any device with an internet connection.
There is no reason that the same philosophy should not be applied to files, and this is something that SugarSync aims to address. The latest version has been redesigned from scratch, bringing a new look and ways of working for anyone who managed to get their hands on a new iPad.
SugarSync is one of a growing number of synchronization tools that can be configured to ensure that the files you need are always available no matter which device you are using. Available for iOS, Android, Windows and OS X, it does not matter how many different systems you own, you should be able to keep everything in sync.
The app itself is nothing new, but iPad users have an updated version to install which has a lot in store. The light-colored, chunky look of the previous interface has been replaced by a darker, sleeker look that is sure to win over many people, but of course any app is about much more than just good looks.
The interface has been redesigned to help make it easier to get things done faster than before. This starts with simple things such as the addition of photo and video backup links to the start screen, but there is a general change of focus that should enable you to get more done in the app faster than ever. This is helped in part by the app’s new look which takes full advantage of the available screen space and reduces the amount of wasteful white space that is on view.
A slick three-dimensional view is used so you can stack open folders on top of each other and view the contents of more than one at the same time and also jump back and forth with your navigation far more easily than before. There is also improved support for gestures, but the core features of synchronization, sharing, downloading, media access, such as streaming of your music files, and file backups are at the very least equal to the like of Dropbox, and in many instances exceed the capabilities of the competition.
You can find out more and download a free copy of the app by paying a visit to the SugarSync for iOS review page. If you user other platforms you should also take a look at the SugarSync for Windows/Mac and SugarSync for Android reviews.