What is iCloud? A convenient service for storing data or an attempt by Apple to interest the buyer? Find out how to use it and you will answer this question.
To use the cloud, you will need a Mac, Windows 7, 8, or a device running IOS 5.0 or higher. Be sure to register an Apple ID, it is needed to sign in to iCloud. When everything is ready, follow these steps:
Open Settings>iCloud. Enter your Apple ID and password into the form.
After authorization, create an email on the @icloud.com domain, it is needed to use the Mail, FaceTime and Messages applications.
The service automatically places your device data in cloud storage; you just need to connect to the Internet. All saved data can be synchronized with another device and quickly transfer information to a new iOS tablet. The service provides 5 gigabytes of memory. If there is not enough space, you can buy it or clear the memory at any time, for example, delete some photos.
In the storage menu, you can disable backup for any application.
The backup occurs every time the device is locked or charging. The service copies the following information:
Photos and videos on the device;
Purchase history of AppStore, iTunes, iBooks;
Device settings, notes, bookmarks, etc.;
Application data.
You can upload information to the cloud at any time. To do this, click on the “Create a backup” button.
If it's stolen or lost, Find My iPad can help you lock your phone with a four-digit passcode. It allows you to display the owner’s phone number on the monitor, find out the approximate location of the device, and even erase data from it. Such devices cannot be used until the owner enters a four-digit password or disables the lost mode. You can lock your phone on the iCloud website or download the Find My iPhone app.
Family Sharing will allow you to share information between family members. These can be purchased applications, movies or music. With this feature, you will be able to share photos and videos. Within the family there will be a shared calendar, notes, purchased books in iBooks and much more. Creating family access is important if your family has several iOS devices. Family sharing can include up to six people. When registering, you must add a valid credit or debit card.
You can make sure that the location of each family member is visible on the map.
The “Keychain Link” function is no less useful. It saves information about accounts and passwords in the Safari browser, passwords of authorized Wi-fi. It also stores credit card numbers and expiration dates. The function allows you to synchronize this data with other devices. To do this, enter the security key on the new device and confirm the transfer of the “keychain” on the old one.
Apple uses 128-bit data encryption. Such ciphers are used by financial institutions.
iCloud is a service that stores very important personal data. Can Apple guarantee their safety? The company has a strict privacy policy, multi-level verification and additional security measures.
At first glance, iCloud gives the impression of an additional service with a bunch of “junk,” but once you learn how the main functions work, the impression changes dramatically. Apple offered not just a storage of personal information, but also a new way to fill your life with harmony.
