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Microsoft SkyDrive
08/01/2007
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Microsoft launched Windows Live Folders. The first marketed Cloud service. The service was later renamed SkyDrive
08/09/2007
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Microsoft changes the name of its service to Windows Live SkyDrive and expands its market, adding access to more countries and users.
05/22/2008
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SkyDrive reaches 62 countries.
12/02/08
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SkyDrive announces Windows Live Photos, where users can store their photos separately, giving the photos more advanced viewing options.
12/02/08
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SkyDrive storage capacity increases from 5 GB to 25 GB
06/07/10
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SkyDrive is now able to sync with Office Apps, another Microsoft product.
06/20/11
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SkyDrive increases its maximum file size capabilities from 50 MB per file to 100 MB.
11/29/11
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SkyDrive updates their sharing capabilities, making an easier experience to the user.
12/03/11
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SkyDrive launches an app for iOS and Windows mobile devices.
04/22/12
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SkyDrive launches a desktop app for Windows and Mac users.
08/14/12
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SkyDrive updates its appearance to make it more consistent with other Microsoft applications.
08/28/12
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SkyDrive released their mobile app in the Android and Google Play markets.
01/13/10
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Google Docs allows its users to upload up to 1 GB worth of any file type.
03/07/10
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Google Docs announces it will be able to download files in Microsoft Office file formats.
06/01/10
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Google Docs was blocked in Turkey.
09/29/11
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Google Docs announces its support for offline viewing.
04/26/12
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Google launches Google Drive, which replaces Google Docs. Drive includes all the features of Docs, plus more features to increase user abilities.
Apple iCloud
06/06/11
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Apple announces iCloud at the Apple Worldwide Developer's Convention.
06/30/11
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Apple announces that it will no longer support MobileMe, a service similar to Cloud services, as a means of transitioning to iCloud.
08/03/11
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Apple launches iCloud.com
10/12/11
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Apple launches iCloud via an iTunes update.
10/19/11
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iCloud reaches 20 million users within its first week.
09/08/08
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Dropbox launches at TechCrunch50, a technology conference.
10/10/09
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Dropbox changes its domain name from getdropbox.com to just dropbox.com
05/05/11
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Dropbox makes a deal with Softbank and Sony Ericson and both agree to preload Dropbox on their mobile phones.
05/19/11
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The Chinese government blocks Dropbox in China, due to censorship regulations.
10/01/11
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Dropbox announces it has reached 50 million registered users.
12/02/11
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Dropbox announces that it holds 14.14% of the worldwide back client market, based on number of installations.
04/04/12
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Dropbox announces it will allow its users to upload photos and videos straight from a camera, tablet, SD card, or smartphone. This is seen as a response to Google Drive and Microsoft SkyDrive.
09/26/12
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Dropbox announces it now allows users to share files to Facebook groups using its service.
11/12/12
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Dropbox announces it has reached 100 million users.
12/19/12
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Dropbox joins with Snapjoy, a service similar to Dropbox, but used solely for photo-sharing.