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Looks like Google is sort of following in Apple’s footsteps as they are getting ready to launch their own version of iCloud. Google’s Drive will take advantage of the rise in “cloud computing” by storing files like photos, documents and videos online. They will be sitting on Google’s servers and will be able to be accessed from any web-connected device. So basically Google’s version of Dropbox, Box, iCloud, and the other cloud services out there. But unlike Apple’s iCloud which is only accessible on Apple devices, Google’s Drive will be accessible on any device therefore competing more with Box.net.

Google has made previous attempts at a cloud-storage service. Five years ago, now CEO Larry Page worked with programmers to develop “G Drive.” This service will let people store data, files and music online and was set to launch back in 2007. It didn’t launch and the service was later integrated into Google Docs so that you could store any type of file to your Docs account.

According to Gartner Inc.$830 million has been spent World-wide on these file and back-up cloud storage services last year and that figure is looking to grow by about 47% to roughly $1.2 billion this year. While Dropbox charges $10 or $20 per month to store up to 50GB or 100GB respectively, Google looks to offer similar storage for a smaller price. Dropbox does offer free storage but only up to 2GB.

Google’s Drive is being added to Google’s already massive cloud infrastructure that stores and powers all of its offered services which range from web search all the way to services like Google Docs or YouTube. While Google is known for showing up late to the party they offer well developed products with continual support and development. So it will be interesting to see how well integrated this service is with everything else and if the service is better late than never. Only time will tell.

So are you excited to get G Drive on your Android device? Just one more thing that we can brag to our friends that have the limited iPhone, that Android does better. How much space do you think Google will give us for free?

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