What is iCloud?
Apple’s amazing cloud computing service is no mystery. Here’s what it does
iCloud files can be accessed on any device.
The iCloud service stores your important data such as photos, files, backups and more on Apple’s servers. iCloud.com. You can also use iCloud to sync information such as notes, contacts, Safari favourites, reminders, wallet info and more across your Apple gear. Write a note on your iPad, and you can review it on your Mac and iPhone. Add a contact on your iPhone, and it also appears on your Mac and iPad. All this can then be accessed using any of your Apple devices, or on the web at
When you sign up for your Apple ID, you’re automatically given an iCloud.com email address and 5GB of free storage. If – or perhaps when – you run out of space, you can get more with a monthly subscription.
Syncing
You can sync data across your Apple devices using iCloud, and also access it on iCloud.com. Apps that can sync in this way include Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Safari, News, Messages and more. You can sync some third-party apps in this way too.