Box for iOS Updated with Touch ID and iPhone 6 Support, Notification Center Widget [iOS Blog]

File-sharing service Box today updated its app for iOS to version 3.5.0, bringing with a number of new features and usability enhancements. The app now features support for unlocking with Touch ID and a new widget in the Notification Center that allows uers to quickly create Box Notes and recent files. Box for iOS is now fully optimized for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, and also now contains in-folder search, a Favorites functionality, and more.

What's New in Version 3.5.0

- Now use Box from your Today view in Notification Center to quickly and easily create Box Notes, view recent documents and more (requires iOS 8)

- Use your fingerprint to unlock the Box app at the touch of the home button with Touch ID (compatible devices only, requires iOS 8)

- Add files and folders to a Favorites list for easy access without having to download any data ahead of time with our new Favorites feature

- In-folder search capabilities

- Box Bookmarks are now accessible

- Support for previewing password protected Office and iWork files

- Automatic photo upload for Personal Pro subscribers and Enterprise users

- Additional stability improvements and bug fixes

Earlier this year, Box secretly filed for an IPO after seeing its valuation rise to $2 billion last year. However, the company was reported last month to be waiting until later in the year to start trading publicly, with "market volatillity" cited as a potential reason.



Box currently offers 10GB of personal storage to new users, and its iOS app can be downloaded from the App Store. [Direct Link]

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