B1 File Manager v0.8.7: Cloud Files Streaming

NEW YORK - Sept. 17, 2014 - PRLog -- Catalina Group presents the latest update of the popular Android application - B1 File Manager. The new version - 0.8.7 - can boast the possibility of cloud files streaming. There is no need to download any multimedia from your cloud storage in order to view or play it.

With each its previous update a new cloud storage support was being added to the Networks menu. However, each time a user wanted to play video or music, the files had to be previously downloaded onto the device. The new update makes it possible for streaming files directly from the cloud without actually downloading them. This includes music, video or text documents. The option will save time and storage space on any smartphone or tablet.

In order to stream files from a cloud, all is needed is that user logs in his Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box or 4shared account, find the file to be opened, tap it and select Open from the context menu. This way the streaming will start. Additionally, a number of bugs have been fixed due to heavy testing and feedback from users.

Adam Buyer, project leader at B1 says:

"Following the introduction of cloud storage support in B1 File Manager, we’ve concentrated on improving their usability from inside our application. Considering that not all official cloud storage apps allow users to watch video, for example, without downloading them. This was an essential point to improve. Now, having your cloud storages gathered inside one app, it’s much easier to navigate through files and immediately play content you want."

About B1 File Manager:

Launched in 2014, B1 File Manager is a user friendly, simple application for file management and network access, which has inherited all extensive features of the powerful B1 Free Archiver. It supports the most popular network protocols and archive formats while being an intuitive and 100% free tool for managing any Android device file storage.