Apple’s iCloud service is deeply integrated into the Apple ecosystem. It stores information such as photos, videos, documents, contacts, emails, calendar events, passwords, app data, device settings, ...

iCloud Photos provides a convenient way to backup pictures and access them across your Apple devices. A feature of iCloud, Apple's cloud storage service can also be used to backup your iPhone and iPad ...

When it comes to modern day consumer technology, it can sometimes feel like you're a peasant swearing fealty to the feudal lords of big tech. In the beginning, you don't seem to think much of it, but ...

Local storage provides fast, free access to files without internet dependency, ideal for privacy-conscious users. iCloud ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. The website version of iCloud, where you ...

Photos is just one small segment of the Apple iCloud services available to users of Mac computers and iOS mobile devices. Apple offers its services is free when you purchase one of its hardware ...

Managing files across different cloud services can be tedious. You’re stuck downloading, editing, and re-uploading documents or constantly switching between apps ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to do more with your consumer gadgets. Introduced a few years ago with iOS 15, Apple’s iCloud+ service with ...

Apple's iCloud cloud storage service is easy to use and packed with useful features. Even though it doesn't compete with Google in terms of free storage space (5GB vs. 15GB), it never hurts to have a ...

In early December 2022, Apple announced a significant change to iCloud data encryption. Previously, Apple split the way it protected your data synced via iCloud: On Dec. 13, 2022, Apple rolled out ...

If you're sensitive to tech disasters, you might want to look away now: A recent Reddit thread tells the story of an unfortunate user who found 30 years of photos and work locked away and inaccessible ...