Microsoft updates OneDrive for iOS: improves the dark theme and optimizes the use of windows on the iPad

The applications to store content in the cloud are increasingly improving their performance. We are talking about options like Dropbox or Box, but also big alternatives like Drive from Google, iCloud from Apple or the case in question, OneDrive from Microsoft.

OneDrive, the application to manage cloud storage by Microsoft has seen how the iOS version has received a new updateThe arrival of iOS 13 and the new iPadOS, closer and closer, can mean an improvement in terms of productivity and Microsoft does not want to lose ground with OneDrive.

Improving usability on the iPad

The update is coming for those who are part of the Insider Program for OneDrive on iOS. These are the ones who will be able to benefit from an update that highlights aesthetic improvements such as support for an improved dark background.

You have to remember that the dark theme has been expanding its presence in the ecosystem of Microsoft office applications. It first reached desktop users of Office 2019 and later mobile versions of Outlook on iOS and Android.

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In addition, the iPad version benefits from the arrival of multi-window support. To access them, the user can touch the button … and choose Open in new windows>"

To improve usability, we have also optimized the operation of the drag and drop gesture to open the document in a new window, so so that the task is automated without having to go through intermediate menus.

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You can download the application from the App Store but if you want to be part of the testing program you must access through OneDrive, click on the icon of your user and look for the section Join the OneDrive test pilot for iOS In this way we can download the app from the Test Flight> application."

OneDrive

• Developer: Microsoft
• Download at: App Store
• Price: Free
• Category: Tools