Sony plans on launching its new online photo sharing service called PlayMemories Online. This new service is being offered in six countries such as Japan, the U.S., Canada, Germany, France, and the U.K. starting May 25. The new service will offer 5GB of free space. Basically what the service does is allow users to upload photos and videos taken with Sony products such as its cameras, using its PlayMemories Home software for Windows and Macintosh. The program also allows for photos to be uploaded from smartphones and tablets using a new Android app that will be available from the Google Play store.
The photos that are uploaded can be shared online, or viewed using Sony's Bravia TVs or digital photo frames. According to PCW some of Sony cameras are equipped with wi-fi and they are able send images and videos directly to tablets or smartphones, which can then be uploaded to the service.
This new service plans to be one big part of a major operation by Sony to connect their many products through online platforms. This new service could seem to be a copy of their rival ,Apple, who's online service iCloud allows for this same type of online connection between its products. Samsung is also said to be coming out with their own online programs.
Along with pictures Sony is also trying to connect its gaming products into the program. Sony had recently announced a new photo editing suite for the PlayStation 3, to use together with PlayMemories Online. Any files that are stored on the gaming device will also be able to be viewed and edited using Sony's handheld Vita and PlayStation Portable consoles such as the PSP.
According to GMA news "On the other hand, Sony is also trying to incorporate its gaming products into the project. Sony is also working to improve their online services in other areas. They have taken many of their online music, movies, and games and have added them to its Sony Entertainment Network, and according to the Times "Sony says it will eventually open up those services to devices running on other operating systems and may make them accessible to Mac users, said Nick Sharples, director of European corporate communications for Sony."