Microsoft OneDrive Still Has More Free Storage Than Apple iCloud - http://clapway.com/2015/12/12/microsoft-onedrive-still-has-more-free-storage-than-apple-icloud/

As it turns out, Microsoft will not be dropping their OneDrive free storage amount. Previously, they stated that they were going to only allow their users 5 GB of free storage. This is exactly the amount that Apple gives its iCloud users. However, OneDrive will end up keeping its 15 GB of free storage, but with a catch.

MICROSOFT ONEDRIVE WILL STAY AT 15 GB OF FREE STORAGE

The company stated that they are indeed going to allow their users to keep 15 GB of free storage for OneDrive. However, they say that this offer must be manually opted into. If users are unaware of this deal, then, unfortunately, they will not be able to take advantage of it. However, as mentioned earlier, there is a catch to all of this. When a user signs up for this offer, they will also be signing up to receive promotional emails. So, while it was good that Microsoft ending up staying with 15 GB, these promotions from them could end up becoming a hassle. Why couldn’t you have just left it alone Microsoft?

APPLE ICLOUD HAS ONLY 5 GB OF FREE STORAGE

Apple’s version of the OneDrive, the iCloud, still only has 5 GB of free storage available for their users. Just like OneDrive, if users want more storage than that they will have to purchase it. Both companies offer similar gigabyte packages to purchase. However, for the people who know they will not use much space, this amount of free storage should last them a little while. 5 GB is not a ton of space, but it should last a good amount for casual users. However, 15 GB is triple that and would accommodate casual users with more than enough. However, are the promotional emails you will receive from OneDrive worth it?

DOES ONEDRIVE HOLD THE ADVANTAGE OF FREE STORAGE OVER ICLOUD NOW?

After this news, the question is now if OneDrive holds the advantage over iCloud when it comes to free storage. Before this, I would have said no doubt about it because Microsoft offered 15 GB, and Apple allowed 5 GB. Now, Microsoft still is offering this amount, but now they are going to be spamming users OneDrive. Does this make it worth it? Well, in short I do not think so. Spam is one of the most annoying aspects to deal with on the internet. Now, I believe that Apple holds the advantage with free storage.

Microsoft OneDrive Still Has More Free Storage Than Apple iCloud

Apple Is Prepping a New Feature to Kill off Voicemail - http://clapway.com/2015/08/03/apple-is-prepping-a-new-feature-to-kill-off-voicemail-345/

Business Insider is reporting that Apple employees are currently testing a new feature in iOS that could help bridge the gap between people who like using voicemail and people who don’t.

The Death of Voicemail

Apple plans to use Siri’s speech-to-text transcription abilities in order to relay Voicemail directly to the user without them having to go in and actually accessing the feature. This is a great solution since people either love Voicemail or hate it. Business Insider correctly assumes that most people like to leave voicemails because they’re quick and easy, but people receiving voicemails typically don’t like to stop what they’re doing, and dial into their Voicemail to receive information that could be easily be received through a simple text. Apple’s solution gives users the best of both worlds.

How Will the Process Work?

The whole process is relatively simple on the user’s end, though there are obviously more complex things going on behind the scenes. When makes a phone call that isn’t received by who they are trying to call, Siri will answer the phone call rather than having the call be picked up by a regular audio receiver.

The report says that the iCloud Voicemail system that Siri will be utilizing has the ability to tell the caller where the receiving user is and why they aren’t able to pick up the phone — a feature that is hopefully optional. But the gist is that Siri will listen to the caller’s message and transcribe it in a text message.

Apple will most likely be using the same process Siri already uses in order to transcribe speech-to-text when users send oral text messages. So, while Apple has stated that Siri is due for another upgrade when iOS 9 hits, don’t expect messages to be perfect every time.

The Release Schedule

Apple isn’t the first to utilize a function like this. Google Voice users have had this function for years, though the messages are mostly useless unless the caller speaks incredibly clear.

Apple is currently prepping the new voicemail feature for a release sometime in 2016.

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