Report: Google Drive to Launch Next Week

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Do we dare to hope?

We've been hearing various whispers and rumors about Google Drive for years so to hear yet another rumor about the Dropbox-like service is not really at all surprising. This one comes by way of Giga Om, from Om Malik himself. Malik claims that despite the 'Boy Who Cried Wolf' feel to this topic, this time, Google Drive might really be happening.

Om cites an unnamed source that says Google will launch the service in the first week of April. According to his sources, Google is going to offer 1GB of storage space for free, with the option for users to obtain more space as long as they're willing to fork over some cash for the privilege. Google is also said to have developed an API for third party apps with this service so users can store content from other apps, too.

Google has commented beyond the usual 'we don't comment on rumors and speculation' bit, but considering April starts this coming Sunday, we're not going to be left hanging on the edge of our seats for long. There's also the fact that the Google Drive rumor is as old as the hills, so holding your breath isn't advised, anyway.

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12 Comments Comment from the forums
  • jhansonxi
    Might eliminate the need for GmailFS.
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  • Marco925
    Upon reading the title, i thought this was an enhancement for Google Streetview.
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  • koga73
    Great now google can snoop through your files
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  • Steelwing
    Will this have encryption? A server can be hacked, or information can be given to authorities demanding it. Though I have nothing illegal to hide, I don't want my private info being looked at by others.

    I currently use SpiderOak which uses "zero-knowledge" data encryption. If Google Drive uses something like that I'll certainly look into it.

    1GB doesn't sound like much, but you can't complain if it's free. I WOULD like to be able to use the space from my Gmail account as extra storage space for the drive. I have roughly 7.6GB that I am not using.
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  • that man
    First week of April? How about April 1st?
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  • dalauder
    that manFirst week of April? How about April 1st?Why isn't anyone talking about Google's long history of April Fool's Day Hoaxes? My guess is they'll launch with 1TB free space and a free wireless internet with video streaming service along with a press release stating it's actually a joke.
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  • dalauder
    seelsAnything Google does, Apple does better. I don't know why these companies bother, they should just give up. Apple is #1, and always will be.Name 1 Apple product that I'd have a reason to own? The only reason I don't own any Apple products is because I have yet to find one worth buying.
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  • jryan388
    Dropbox???
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  • arlandi
    if it's real, then i hope they offer more than 1GB. That is too small to compete. even with my free account in dropbox, i have 4.5GB...
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  • the_crippler
    Like others have said, 1GB isn't worth the effort. There are already other free services offering more. So, either this is a dropped ball on Google's part, or the rumors aren't accurate.
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