Microsoft decided to double its free storage offer to OneDrive after hearing comments from iPhone and iPad owners who are having issues installing the latest iOS 8. Initially, the free OneDrive storage gained a 15GB increase in July. Now, the company is giving the limited time offer of doubling further the storage amount. Users can get as much as 30GB storage space.
Microsoft OneDrive allows the user to easily store and share various types of files such as videos, photos, documents and more on any device. The service is absolutely free and even offers a 15GB storage once the user signs up. The company also gives an extra 3GB of storage once the user activates the camera roll backup, enabling the user to start saving photos automatically. It also works with Office, which gives the user an easier option to create, edit and share documents. All the files that are saved in OneDrive can be accessed on any device.
"We've been listening to the commentary about storage on the new iPhones released today and we wanted to get you more storage right away," said Douglas Pearce, program manager of OneDrive. "We think you'll appreciate having more storage while setting up your iPhone 6 or upgrading to iOS 8."
The offer, which is good until the end of September, is good for those who are setting up their iPhone 6 and for those who are upgrading to iOS 8. Microsoft makes it easy for users to avail of the limited offer. They can download OneDrive's official iOS app, sign in to or sign up for OneDrive and activate the camera roll backup. Upon accomplishing these simple steps, users automatically receive an additional 15GB of free storage, enabling them to reach a total storage amount of 30GB.
"For those getting ready to install iOS 8, this means you won't have to delete a bunch of photos or apps to make room for the upgrade," said Pearce. "For those buying a new phone, it means you can take all the high resolution photos and videos you want without worrying about the amount of storage you have."
Microsoft's free storage upgrade could also be the company's scheme to attract customers away from the recently launched iCloud Drive, Apple's own iCloud-based file hosting service. Premium pricing of the said service begins at $0.99 for every month, which comes with a 20GB storage. OneDrive, on the other hand, begins at $1.99 a month with 100GB storage.
OneDrive is now available on the App Store for free and runs compatibly with iPod touch, iPhone and iPad that runs on iOS 7 and the latest iOS 8.
