{"id":616,"date":"2023-12-07T11:55:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T11:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/?p=616"},"modified":"2023-12-07T11:55:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T11:55:06","slug":"proton-introduces-proton-drive-with-photo-backup-for-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/?p=616","title":{"rendered":"Proton Introduces Proton Drive with Photo Backup for Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proton.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton<\/a> has today revealed the introduction of Photo Backup within <a href=\"https:\/\/proton.me\/drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton Drive<\/a> specifically for Android devices.<\/p>\n<p>This latest addition, Photo Backup in Proton Drive for Android, represents a significant advancement in Proton&#8217;s privacy-centric storage services. It allows mobile users to seamlessly back up and store their photos directly to Proton Drive from their devices. With over 5 billion images captured globally each day on smartphones, this feature meets the growing demand from Proton Drive customers, who have consistently requested this functionality since its late 2022 launch.<\/p>\n<p>The cornerstone of Proton Drive lies in its end-to-end encryption, ensuring complete encryption of stored photos even before they&#8217;re uploaded, thereby guaranteeing absolute privacy. This emphasis on security and privacy sets Photo Backup in Proton Drive apart in the competitive landscape of photo storage solutions.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15234 aligncenter\" title=\"drive photo backup blog@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/drive-photo-backup-blog%402x-1024x512.png?resize=740%2C370&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"drive photo backup blog@2x\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Founder and CEO of Proton, Andy Yen, expressed, &#8220;Photos in Proton Drive goes beyond backups, it can also serve as a replacement photos app that offers intuitive photo management and browsing. With photos in Proton Drive, you&#8217;ll never run out of storage on your phone again, and you&#8217;ll be able to access photos from all your devices in one place. Unlike cloud storage services from Big Tech, Proton Drive&#8217;s use of end-to-end encryption ensures your private photos cannot be leaked, even in the unlikely event that Proton Drive itself is breached.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Key features of Photos in Proton Drive encompass:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Private and Secure Photo Backup: Upholding the highest standards of privacy through end-to-end encryption for securely backing up photos and videos.<\/li>\n<li>Seamless Access Across Devices: Automatic syncing of camera uploads and gallery for convenient access to photos across various devices.<\/li>\n<li>Effortless Setup and Usage: Designed for ease of use, automatically uploading new photos and videos to the cloud for a worry-free backup solution.<\/li>\n<li>Intuitive Photo Management: Monthly grid view under the &#8220;Photos&#8221; tab for organized browsing, allowing easy selection, download, preview, or deletion of photos and videos.<\/li>\n<li>Offline Access to Photos: Ensuring accessibility of important photos in areas with limited internet access through the &#8220;Available offline&#8221; feature.<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced Security Against Breaches: Robust end-to-end encryption protects against common security threats and vulnerabilities found in third-party apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Proton remains committed to offering diverse pricing options, starting with a free account providing an initial storage allocation of 1GB. Additionally, Proton Drive presents three paid plans:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proton Unlimited: A flagship subscription offering 500GB of secure storage at $9.99 per month, providing access to premium features of Proton Mail, Proton VPN, and Proton Pass.<\/li>\n<li>Proton Family: Ideal for families and small groups, offering Proton Unlimited benefits for up to six users with a combined storage capacity of 3TB.<\/li>\n<li>Drive Plus: Tailored for individuals and professionals seeking ample storage with 200GB for $3.99 per month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Further business plans are also available.<\/p>\n<p>The Photo Backup feature in <a href=\"https:\/\/proton.me\/drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton Drive<\/a> will be available to Android users starting today, with iOS users gaining access after a closed beta period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text-justify mb-2\" >Proton has today revealed the introduction of Photo Backup within Proton Drive specifically for Android devices. 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