iCloud
About iCloud
iCloud provides a secure, online platform for document and data storage that can be accessed at any time, from any device. You can use iCloud to access rich media such as TV shows, songs, photos, apps, books, and movies from all your mobile devices. You can also use the iCloud to get access to important word documents and presentations, which can be shared across applications and among devices.
iCloud also records your browsing activity in Safari, memorizing your open tabs and sharing them across your Apple devices. The app will also sync your bookmarks from Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer among your Apple devices.
You can also use iCloud to store all calendar, contacts and email data. This data will be automatically updated whenever you make a change, such as creating a new calendar event or deleting an email.
Furthermore, the iCloud app can be used to store important personal data such as passwords and credit card pin codes. The device locator and remote wiping options ensure that your data is kept safe within the iCloud app.
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- Industry: Broadcast Media
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The storage you need, personally and for business
Reviewed on 2024/01/07
i've used iCloud since 2014, and i literally have documents since that day still stored on there...
i've used iCloud since 2014, and i literally have documents since that day still stored on there without any loss, it's secure so i won't have to worry about my data getting lost or hacked or leaked, our company uses it on daily basis without any worry, it's collaborative, it has real time sharing and synchronization, and it's cheap if you pick the right subscription that suits your needs.
Pros
The security is by far the best, the ability to access your storage in real time is an added benefit, the ability to go through years of data without a hassle and without any worries that your data would be lost, the synchronization between devices, and personally, you never have to worry about any photos taken that you might not have enough storage, subscribe to an iCloud bundle and take pictures worry free.
Cons
i haven't faced any issues with iCloud so far and i've used it for years, the smallest price is very good but the 2 Terabyte storage price is a bit expensive personally.
- Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Obvious storage solution for Apple guys
Reviewed on 2024/10/26
Pros
I love how it simultaneously integrates between all of my Apple devices. Notes, photos, files - everything I need I can easily access on any of my devices. The service is really reliable and I has never let me down. If you buy it with Apple One package, you get even more value for your money getting other services along, which is cheap and very handy!
Cons
I can't really say I didn't like something, can't really recall to bad experience with it.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Reliability and expendability, with a cost
Reviewed on 2023/10/30
At a time when I exclusively worked with Apple products, having a iMac, iPad and iPhone, iCloud was...
At a time when I exclusively worked with Apple products, having a iMac, iPad and iPhone, iCloud was the definitve solution for document backup. I could work seamsless between all the devices depending on where I was working and this made me feel like the Cloud was a unifying experience. All your files follow you wherever you go no matter what device you use.
It is probably the best Cloud experience you can get, and has been since its very inception.
Pros
iCloud is de facto the best solution for Apple product owners. Its integration with iOS is pretty much flawless and users can enjoy peace of mind when it comes to personal file backups. It's even accessible from a browser making it compatible (in a way) with other operating systems. On Mac computers, its integration is also seamless and renders the process of backup look like saving on the computer itself.
Cons
It has its limitations though. Where other user-end backup services like Google Drive, Dropbox, Amazon storage and more can store any file type, iCloud is pretty much limited to Apple-only documents. It works perfect for Apple-centric users but is less ideal if you have for example a iPhone and a Windows computer.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
iCloud is Apple's answer, although pricey
Reviewed on 2024/08/26
iCloud is Apple's answer to file storage and backup management. You have instant access to it with...
iCloud is Apple's answer to file storage and backup management. You have instant access to it with any apple device. It will backup your phone, tablet, laptop, etc, however backup times are slow and file storage base tier fills up very quickly. There are no discounts. It is easy to use and I have not had any problems with it but for a more decisive system with additional features look elsewhere.
Pros
I really do appreciate how natively integrated iCloud is into the apple ecosystem, it is easy to use and you never have to worry about losing your files or not accessing them when you are using an apple product.
Cons
iCloud is very expensive and there are other alternatives that do the same thing for a cheaper price.
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I chose iCloud initially over ease of use in ecosystem but have since steered clear.- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
iCloud is the Standard And I highly Approve
Reviewed on 2024/10/21
I have had a great overall experience with iCloud and recommend that all Apple users enable and...
I have had a great overall experience with iCloud and recommend that all Apple users enable and sign up.
Pros
It makes it very efficient to sync files and data. The sign in is very secure and allows me to use my iCloud account for many different things I use daily.
Cons
There are times when it becomes difficult to sign into the account and takes time to learn the ways to use.
iCloud FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for iCloud.Q. What type of pricing plans does iCloud offer?
iCloud offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$0.01
- Pricing model: Free Version
- Free Trial: Not Available
iCloud provides 5GB of free storage. Additional storage can be purchased directly from your device.
Q. Who are the typical users of iCloud?
iCloud has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500
Q. What languages does iCloud support?
iCloud supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does iCloud support mobile devices?
iCloud supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does iCloud integrate with?
We do not have any information about what integrations iCloud has
Q. What level of support does iCloud offer?
iCloud offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support
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