The SugarSync start screen on Android phones.
(Credit: Sharpcast)Although Acer may be applying the breaks to its planned Android Netbook deployment, when the Google-y mini computers do hit the shelves, SugarSync will be ready.
On Wednesday, Sharpcast, SugarSync's developer, released a version of the cross-platform multimedia syncing management software for Android phones and Netbooks. SugarSync for Android lets you view and download files on your Android Netbook or mobile phone, and upload local files to your free or premium SugarSync repository.
Since SugarSync's applications are free (you just pay for the storage you use), you can use it as a makeshift remote access tool, and as online backup. Full story...
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