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Octonius for iOS unified file browser now supports Box too

Feb19

by Sindy Cator on February 19, 2014 at 5:54 pm

Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider, Product Updates

The Octonius iOS file browser app that lets you manage Dropbox, Google Drive and Evernote files now includes integration with Box’s cloud storage service.

As well as adding Box file support, the update also adds the option to share a link to a URL for any individual file or collection of files.

It’s a minor update overall, but one that will please power-users of any of the aforementioned services, and as we noted when we first looked at Octonius, it’s an app worth keeping an eye on.

➤ Octonius [App Store]

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Octonius for iOS unified file browser now supports Box too

Feb19

by Sindy Cator on February 19, 2014 at 5:54 pm

Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider, Product Updates

The Octonius iOS file browser app that lets you manage Dropbox, Google Drive and Evernote files now includes integration with Box’s cloud storage service.

As well as adding Box file support, the update also adds the option to share a link to a URL for any individual file or collection of files.

It’s a minor update overall, but one that will please power-users of any of the aforementioned services, and as we noted when we first looked at Octonius, it’s an app worth keeping an eye on.

➤ Octonius [App Store]

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Square debuts new SQUA(RED) reader in partnership with (RED) to help fund the fight against AIDS

Feb19

by Sindy Cator on February 19, 2014 at 5:09 pm

Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, square, square (red) card reader, square (red) partnership, square aids, square card reader

Square has teamed up with (RED) in a partnership to help fight AIDS. As part of this agreement, Square has produced a Special Edition SQUA(RED) card reader that will be available in the US for a limited time. Every purchase will see 97.25 percent of the $10 donation go towards the Global Fund to fight AIDS.

But it’s not just about raising money as the SQUA(RED) reader helps educate consumers about the spread of AIDs. When a user swipes their card through the special edition reader, the digital receipt will include more information about the fight and also includes a link to donate directly to the Global Fund.

In a statement, Square CEO Jack Dorsey said, “Square already helps millions of local sellers run and grow their business, and now with SQUA(RED) Reader, we’re empowering them to raise awareness for an important cause and help save lives in the process.

If you’re not familiar with (RED), it was founded eight years ago by U2 frontman Bono and Bobby Shriver in an effort to solicit help from businesses and communities to fight the AIDS epidemic. In the past, it has partnered with numerous companies, including Apple, Starbucks, Beats by Dr. Dre, SAP, Live Nation Entertainment, Coca-Cola, and more. The organization’s efforts have so far generated more than $240 million towards the cause.

This isn’t the first time a product has been customized specifically for (RED). Besides Square, Shazam, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kidrobot, Mophie, HEAD, Bottletop, and others have crafted special edition products.

You can get your own SQUA(RED) reader here.

Photo credit: DIPTENDU DUTTA/AFP/Getty Images

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PayPal’s new mobile SDK leaves beta on February 24, courts developers in more than 30 markets

Feb19

by Sindy Cator on February 19, 2014 at 5:00 pm

Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, paypal, paypal developer relations, paypal mobile sdk, paypal sdk

In March 2013, PayPal unveiled a new mobile SDK for third-party developers to help integrate payment services into their apps. Starting February 24, PayPal is opening up its SDK to the global community, giving developers in 30 markets the ability to download and integrate payment features into their mobile apps.

The PayPal SDK is designed to work with both iOS and Android applications. A company spokesperson tells us that this tool does not include any integrations with Braintree, the peer-to-peer payment company it acquired in 2013, or StackMob, the platform-as-a-service startup that it’s shuttering later this year.

John Lunn, PayPal’s global director of developer relations, says that the mobile SDK will offer three key features for developers. The first of which will prevent users from having to repeatedly log into their PayPal account when paying for goods or services. Secondly, the SDK offers a more native experience with its checkout process — it now becomes a part of the app and not something that transports users to another screen or browser. Lastly, apps can accept more than just one form of payment — customers can pay using credit cards or PayPal accounts with a simple integration process.

This is the latest effort by PayPal to streamline its payment capabilities so that developers will find it appealing. And while it counts 143 million active accounts, it’s still facing stiff competition from the likes of Square, Dwolla, and Stripe, all of which are vying for the attention of developers. PayPal has been working on bolstering its developer support system, including merging its team with Braintree, migrating a few of its APIs to REST, and even redesigning its developer site and sandbox to help developers find the documentation and resources they need.

Over the past few months, the company has been testing out its SDK with numerous partners, including private transportation technology company Uber. Now integrated into its mobile apps, Uber users can opt to pay with their PayPal account. This was only available in five select markets, but starting on Monday, that program will grow to include the UK too.

If you want to check out the new mobile SDK, you can download it from PayPal’s developer site starting February 24.

Photo credit: ERIC PIERMONT/AFP/Getty Images

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Grand St. grows beyond consumer-ready gadgets into a marketplace for makers

Feb19

by Sindy Cator on February 19, 2014 at 4:51 pm

Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

Grand St., an online platform that specializes in retailing creative technological products, has launched a new Marketplace feature that expands on the company’s existing offering to allow any creator to showcase, sell items and garner feedback.

Thus far, Grand St. has served as a curated repository for selling cool tech products – kind of like Kickstarter, but without the wait. With Marketplace, however, this more closely aligns Grand St. with crowdfunding platforms such as Indiegogo and Kickstarter, given its self-serve model and that it allows products from any stage of the development process.

Grand St. claims more than 200,000 people currently use the site, and with Marketplace it’s looking for a new demographic altogether. There are three elements to it.

Marketplace itself is for consumer-ready products that are fully functional, while ‘Pre-Order’ is for products that aren’t shipping yet, but will be available within six months. These must already be in the manufacturing process though.

‘Beta’ is aimed more at hardware that’s in development, but is still evolving based on user feedback. Amanda Peyton, co-founder of Grand St., says it’s for “makers and fans to come together and create an ecosystem for innovation.”

However, it won’t accept any old junk. Products submitted through the Grand St.’s Marketplace will still be assessed and approved based on their creativity, reliability, UX and general ‘wow’ factor.

You can start making your product and creator profile using the link below.

➤ Grand St. | Onboarding