Effortlessly sync your data across all your Apple devices with iCloud.
iCloud provides seamless integration for storing photos, documents, music, and more across your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other Apple devices.
iCloud is a cloud storage and services platform developed by Apple Inc. that offers users a range of features to store, sync, and manage their data across Apple devices. From photos and documents to contacts and backups, iCloud provides seamless integration and access to users' personal content from anywhere, at any time.
- iCloud Drive: iCloud Drive allows users to store files, documents, and images in the cloud, making them accessible across Apple devices such as Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Users can organize, edit, and share files with ease.
- Photo Library: iCloud Photo Library enables users to store and sync their photos and videos across devices. Changes made to the photo library on one device are automatically updated on all other connected devices.
- Backup and Restore: Users can back up their iOS devices to iCloud, ensuring that important data such as contacts, settings, messages, and app data are securely stored in the cloud. Data can be easily restored to a new device or after a reset.
- Find My: The Find My feature helps users locate their Apple devices when lost or stolen. Users can track the location of their devices on a map in real-time, remotely lock them, play a sound, or erase data to protect privacy.
- Family Sharing: iCloud's Family Sharing feature allows family members to share purchased apps, music, photos, calendars, and more without sharing accounts. It also enables parents to set up parental controls for child accounts.
- iCloud Keychain: iCloud Keychain securely stores and syncs passwords, credit card information, and Wi-Fi network credentials across devices for convenient and secure access to websites and services without the need to remember multiple passwords.
- Integration with Apps: Many Apple apps and third-party apps integrate seamlessly with iCloud, allowing users to save and sync app data across devices. This ensures a consistent experience when using productivity apps, games, notes apps, and more.
Overview
iCloud is a Shareware software in the category Games & Entertainment developed by Apple Inc..
It was checked for updates 5,623 times by the users of our client application UpdateStar during the last month.
The latest version of iCloud is 12.5, released on 08/17/2021. It was initially added to our database on 06/30/2011. The most prevalent version is 7.21.0.23, which is used by 71% of all installations.
iCloud runs on the following operating systems: Windows. The download file has a size of 123.5MB.
Users of iCloud gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Seamless integration with Apple devices, ensuring easy access to data across multiple devices.
- Automatic backup and sync for photos, videos, contacts, calendar events, and more.
- Offers a Find My iPhone feature for locating lost or stolen devices.
- Ability to easily share files, photos, and other content with family and friends through iCloud Drive or iCloud Photos.
- Strong security measures to protect user data, including encryption and two-factor authentication.
Cons
- Limited storage space provided for free accounts, with the option to purchase additional storage.
- Can be costly if a user requires more iCloud storage space beyond the free tier.
FAQ
What is iCloud?
iCloud is a cloud-based storage and syncing service provided by Apple Inc. It allows users to store data such as photos, videos, documents, and music on remote servers and access them from various devices with an Apple ID.
How much iCloud storage do I get and how much does it cost?
Apple provides each user with 5GB of free iCloud storage. Users can purchase additional storage for a monthly fee ranging from $0.99 for 50GB to $9.99 for 2TB.
What can I store in iCloud?
Users can store various types of data in iCloud, including photos, videos, documents, music, contacts, calendar events, notes, Safari bookmarks and passwords, and device backups.
Can I access my iCloud files from any device?
Yes, as long as you are signed in with the same Apple ID on all your devices, you can access your iCloud files from any device that supports iCloud.
Is iCloud secure?
Apple invests heavily in security and privacy measures for iCloud. User data is encrypted both in transit and at rest, and Apple does not provide access to third parties without user consent.
What happens to my iCloud data if I stop using Apple devices?
Users can access their iCloud data from a web browser on a non-Apple device. If a user decides to stop using Apple devices altogether and wants to delete their iCloud account, they can download a copy of their data and then delete the account.
Can I share my iCloud storage with others?
Yes, users can share their iCloud storage plans with up to six family members through Family Sharing. Each family member gets their own separate storage allocation, but all members share the same payment method.
Is it possible to recover deleted files from iCloud?
Yes, if you accidentally delete a file from iCloud, you can recover it within 30 days by going to the Recently Deleted folder. After 30 days, the file will be permanently deleted.
Does iCloud work with non-Apple devices?
While iCloud is primarily designed for use with Apple devices, users can access their iCloud data from a web browser on a non-Apple device. However, some features may be limited or unavailable on non-Apple devices.
What happens if I exceed my iCloud storage limit?
If you exceed your iCloud storage limit, you will no longer be able to upload new files or create new backups until you either upgrade your storage plan or delete old files to free up space.
Boris Weber
I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.
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