iCloud

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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.

Share this content with friends and family using the new Family Sharing features. Parental permissions can be set up through Family Sharing so that kids need to "ask permission" before they make Apple purchases.


Key benefits of iCloud

  • Content storage: Store and share a range of content including songs, TV shows, apps, books, photos, and more.

  • Find My iPhone: iCloud can locate lost and stolen iPhones to specific locations. You can also choose to remotely erase data from your phone, as well as display custom messages on missing devices.

  • iCloud Keychain: iCloud keychain keeps all you important, private data such as passwords, account names and credit card numbers in one secure location. The Password Generator can be used to suggest secure passwords for all your online accounts.

  • Mail, Calendar and Contacts: iCloud stores and syncs all your calendar, contacts and email activity and data across devices. Updated contacts, new calendar events and incoming emails will all be updated in real-time.

  • Backup and Restore: iCloud will automatically back-up all your content across all your devices on a daily basis once you are connected to Wi-Fi.

  • Storage: The iCloud platform provides 5GB of free storage. More storage can be purchased when you upgrade.

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    Adham
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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.

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    • 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.

    Jean-Philippe
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    • 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.

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    • 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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    Ian
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    • 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.

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    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.

    iCloud has the following typical customers:

    Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500

    iCloud supports the following languages:

    English

    iCloud supports the following devices:

    Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

    We do not have any information about what integrations iCloud has

    iCloud offers the following support options:

    Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support

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