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.
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.
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.
Hackers are attacking iCloud backups via fake Apple websites
A hack-for-hire group attacked iCloud backups via fake Apple login pages. Nearly 1,500 phishing domains were identified.
iOS 26.4.1 fixes serious iCloud sync bug
iOS 26.4 had a bug that stopped iCloud synchronization. Passwords and third-party apps were affected. iOS 26.4.1 fixes this.
iCloud Costs: All storage plans, prices, and which one is worth it
iCloud costs at a glance: All prices in Germany, iCloud+ features and which storage plan is really worth it.
Search iCloud.com: Activate new search function in iOS 26.4
iOS 26.4 makes iCloud.com searchable. Here's how to activate the new search for iCloud Drive and Photos – with full on-device encryption.
