Dropbox has just released a new update to its Android application that includes a highly anticipated new feature that brings it closer in terms of features to other similar cloud storage applications on the market.
Until now, we could mark the files to have them available without the need for an internet connection however, from now on also the folders, and all the files they contain, may be available offline.
The latest version of Dropbox for Android adds a new "Available offline" option for folders. Once the user clicks on this option, the folder will start to download locally on the device In order to have it accessible even if we do not have a WiFi or mobile data connection.
After the download is complete, the folder and all its contents will be available for offline viewing to network.
As is logical and predictable, this new option downloads the latest available version of the file at the time of download so if someone modifies the file in the cloud while you are offline, you will need to reconnect to the internet so that the file is updated to the latest version.
This feature has been a top request from users, so we're excited to bring it to our Dropbox Pro, Business, and Enterprise customers. With offline mobile folders, you can tag an entire folder so its content is automatically synced to your phone or tablet, without the need to mark individual files for download. Just open Dropbox while connected to the internet, and the app will take care of the rest. So whether you're on the go or off the grid, you'll always have access to your most important information.
Indeed, as you have already been able to read the negative side of the news is that the new feature will not be available to all users, but only for Dropbox Pro, Business and Enterprise users, that is, those of payment.
The latest version of the Dropbox app is available on the Play Store now; The new functionality will be available in the next few days and will hit iOS early next year.