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Predecessor(s) | MobileMe |
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Owner | Apple |
URL | icloud |
Launched | 12 October 2011 |
Content license | iCloud Terms of Use |
iCloud is a set of cloud services integrated with Apple platforms, launched alongside iOS 5 as the successor to MobileMe. It provides 5 GB of storage to all users, with 50 GB, 200 GB, and 2 TB storage tiers available by subscribing to iCloud+.
Its services include:
- iCloud Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Notes, and Reminders
- iCloud Drive (general file storage)
- iCloud Photos
- iCloud for Messages (full Messages conversations backup)
- iCloud Music Library (music library backup, formerly iTunes in the Cloud)
- Find My
- iCloud Keychain
- Device backup and settings sync
- Data sync for various Apple and third-party apps
It additionally provides infrastructure for features such as Handoff.
iCloud+ subscribers additionally receive these services:
- Private Relay (VPN-like service)
- HomeKit Secure Video (home security camera footage backup)
- Family Sharing of iCloud storage and all other iCloud+ benefits