iCloud in iOS 27: All new features at a glance
iCloud in iOS 27: faster uploads, shared albums for Android and Windows, and new AI features from the 2TB plan onwards – an overview.
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Tag: iCloud
Since October 2011, iCloud has connected all Apple devices via the Apple Account. Apple's cloud service syncs photos, videos, files, notes, calendars, contacts, reminders, Safari tabs, passwords, messages and app data across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Vision Pro – as well as via iCloud.com on the web and official apps for Windows. iCloud+ expands the free 5 GB allowance with storage plans up to 12 TB and adds features such as Private Relay, Hide My Email, HomeKit Secure Video, custom email domains and Advanced Data Protection with end-to-end encryption.
Apfelpatient.de keeps you up to date on iCloud under this tag: current prices and storage plans in Germany, new features across the current operating system generations, security and privacy topics such as phishing attacks on iCloud backups, international disputes around encryption backdoors, bug fixes and sync issues between devices, and practical tips on Family Sharing, iCloud Drive, iCloud Photos and backup strategies.
Anyone wanting to use iCloud safely and efficiently, get the most out of iCloud+ and not miss any important update will find an ongoing chronicle right here.
Hide email address: Apple closes the security gap
Hiding email addresses: Apple has closed the loophole that exposed real addresses. However, one issue remains unresolved for iCloud+ users.
Italy is investigating Apple for preferential treatment of iCloud
Italy's competition watchdog is investigating whether Apple unfairly favors iCloud over third-party cloud services – the lever being the DMA.
Apple bundles two privacy services under one domain
Apple's private email addresses are moving to a new domain. End users don't need to do anything, but developers do.
Apple is expanding its services: Here's what's coming this fall
Apple is expanding Maps, Find My, Wallet, Podcasts, iCloud and Apple Music – an overview of the new service features this fall.
Siri AI is free – iCloud+ raises AI daily limits
Siri AI remains free, but some AI features have daily limits. These limits can be increased with most iCloud+ plans.
iCloud Private Relay vs. VPN: What Actually Protects You?
iCloud Private Relay sounds like an Apple VPN – but it's something different. Where does the protection apply, where does it end, and when...?.
Advanced Data Protection for iCloud: How to Use Apple's Strongest Encryption Tier
Enhanced Privacy enables end-to-end encryption for 25 iCloud categories. Here's how Apple's strongest security level works.
Two-Factor Authentication for the Apple Account: Setup Guide, Options and Security Levels
2FA, recovery contact, security key: This is how Apple users secure their Apple account and protect their iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Apple warns of backdoor law in Canada
Canada's Bill C-22 could force Apple to weaken its encryption. Cupertino warns – and points to the British case.