MEGA

Editor's Review

MEGA is a cloud storage and communication platform that prioritizes user privacy and security. 🛡️ Unlike other cloud services, MEGA employs end-to-end encryption, ensuring that your data is encrypted on your devices and remains inaccessible to MEGA itself. This means you have complete control over your data and who can access it. 🔑

With MEGA, you can effortlessly upload files from your smartphone or tablet and access them from any device, anywhere. 🌐 The app supports searching, downloading, streaming, viewing, sharing, renaming, and deleting files with ease. You can also share folders with your contacts and see their updates in real time, making collaboration seamless and efficient. 🤝

One of MEGA's standout features is its ability to automatically sync your local data to the cloud drive. This ensures that your important files are always safe, backed up, and accessible across all your devices. 🔄 However, it’s crucial to remember your password and back up your account recovery key, as MEGA cannot reset your password due to its zero-knowledge encryption policy. Losing both your password and recovery key will result in permanent data loss. ⚠️

MEGA also offers encrypted one-on-one and group chats and meetings, providing a secure environment for communication. 💬 Our zero-knowledge encryption ensures that your messages, audio, and video calls remain private and secure. The direct integration with the cloud drive makes it easy to send and receive encrypted files during collaborations. 📂

MEGA provides generous free storage for all registered users, and you can earn even more through the MEGA Achievements Programme. 🎁 For those needing additional space, MEGA offers affordable subscription plans. Subscriptions automatically renew, but you can manage them through the Play Store. 💰

For transparency, all MEGA client-side application code is published on GitHub. 💻 This allows users and developers to review the code and ensure the app's security and privacy features are functioning as intended.

MEGA requests several optional permissions to enhance your experience: accessing contacts for easy sharing, microphone and camera for media capture and calls, nearby devices for Bluetooth call connections, notifications for updates, media files for uploads and sharing, and location for sharing in chat. 📍

By using MEGA, you agree to their Terms of Service and Privacy and Data Policy, which outline the conditions of using the service and how your data is handled. Make the most of MEGA's features to secure and manage your digital life effectively! 🎉

Features

• User-controlled encrypted cloud storage

• Upload and access files from any device

• Real-time folder sharing with contacts

• Automatic data syncing to the Cloud drive

• End-to-end encrypted chats and meetings

• Generous free storage for registered users

• Earn more free storage via achievements

• GitHub transparency for client-side code

Pros

• End-to-end encryption for maximum security

• Generous free storage with achievement bonuses

• Seamless file sharing and collaboration

• Available on multiple platforms and devices

• Secure encrypted chat and meetings

Cons

• Password recovery is impossible without the key

• Subscription required for large storage needs