Mega, service, file storage in the cloud of Kim Dotcom, arrived yesterday in Android. Users of Google’s operating system has a new method to store images and documents (up 50 GB for free), but the application of Mega for Android also has some flaws that should be corrected in the next updates.
Best of the application of Mega for Android is that its design is minimalist and elegant . Nothing unnecessary complications or options that are not going to use ever. In fact, it can sometimes be too simple, since the only description of the function of each tool is its own icon .
The actions that can be performed from the home screen are upload files , update , add Folders , downloading files via Links Mega , go to profile (from where you can see the available space and upgrade to a Pro account), synchronize the camera and logout. There is also a search bar, a practical and effective way to find files and folders. But only you can search by name, but not by type, weight or date.
Also, from this screen you can see all files have been uploaded to the service, either from the website or from the application of Mega for Android. Are sorted in alphabetical order by folder and hold your finger on any of them is a new context menu that allows move or delete them.
upload files you have to choose between images, video, audio or select directly from the file system. This last option is less attractive visually , because you have to navigate through the folders on your phone, but it much practice , it is the only one that lets you select multiple documents at the same time.
other systems rise recognize the different applications that may have stored these files (Dropbox, Whatsapp, the gallery itself phone …) and you can navigate through them ( the interface varies as a function of the platform by which to navigate). However, as we said, you can not select multiple files simultaneously. You may be correct in the future, but is currently quite uncomfortable .
folder navigation can also be strange, since it is only possible to see thumbnails of documents ( thumbnail ), but can not be enlarged. When pressed starts a download, which is very convenient (eliminating several steps), but will confuse users accustomed to using other tools , like Dropbox.
Anyway, to be a first version, there few glitches usability and those that exist are small. For example, you can not move a file from one folder to the Home screen (that is, it is outside any folder), but between these containers. The options for automatic upload of photos taken with the camera of the device are few, but not lack any of the essential (up only over WiFi or only with the charger connected).
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