iCloud

Those using Apple iCloud on Windows PC can begin to take advantage of a new level of security. The iCloud Keychain password manager is gaining 2FA code generator support. News of this was first spotted by 9to5Mac who discovered Reddit users discussing this heightened security feature. According to some, users have experienced Apple rolling out 2FA...

Apple is finally going to allow developers to transfer the ownership of apps that use iCloud, a welcome change that was announced by the company at its WWDC event, notes Jordan Morgan (via Daring Fireball).  "This is a directly pro-developer move from Apple, and one we can all hold hands and agree on,” notes Morgan as...

After announcing last year that the iCloud Documents and Data service would be discontinued, Apple today updated a support document on migrating from iCloud Documents and Data to iCloud Drive, noting that the legacy sync service has officially been retired and replaced by the latter — reports MacRumors. Those who previously used iCloud Documents and...

As pointed out by MacRumors, Apple has added the ability to hide iCloud Keychain security recommendations in the latest beta of iOS 15.4. Previously, there was no way to hide security recommendations other than turning them off altogether. In iOS 15.4 beta, any security recommendation listed in the Passwords section of the Settings app can...

Apple has informed developers that a fix for the iCloud syncing and CloudKit issues that have been affecting third-party applications as of late is currently being rolled out — reports 9to5Mac. Earlier this week, an iCloud/CloudKit bug resulted in users of third-party applications that rely on cloud infrastructure for syncing and other tasks often seeing "Service...

Various iCloud services suffered from outages on Tuesday afternoon, and the issues have persisted into Wednesday. Apple’s System Status page for its cloud services show there are ongoing issues with: Game Center iCloud Backup iCloud Mail iCloud Storage Upgrades iCloud Web Apps (iCloud.com) Photos Some customers may not be able to access or sign in...

Developers have begun voicing their frustrations regarding an iCloud bug. The issue has reached a boiling point as many are now asking for Apple to provide a solution to better help with stability. On Twitter, a developer of YarnBuddy and Scribblet Beck Hansmeyer created a thread outlining her experiences with iCloud and it not properly...

Apple today released iOS 15.2.1 and with it, modified wording on its ‘Limit IP address Tracking’ toggle under Cellular settings, to specifically state its ability will affect iCloud Private Relay. Earlier this week, many wireless users in the United States, United Kingdom and European Union--and Canada--believed their carriers were blocking iCloud Private Relay, a feature...

Update: This issue is not related to Telus, but instead there's an obscure Cellular setting that needs to be toggled on, as noted by iPhone in Canada reader, Lee, below. Go to Settings > Cellular > Primary > Limit IP Address Tracking > On You might also see the option under: Settings > Cellular >...

Apple, in a whitepaper published last month, explains what the company's new iCloud Private Relay feature is, how it works, and what its limitations are (via Daring Fireball). Moreover, the iCloud Private Relay for iCloud+ subscribers helps prevent websites and network providers from creating a detailed profile about you. When turned on, the traffic leaving your...

What is Apple’s iCloud Private Relay? It’s a service that is included with iCloud+ to "better protect your privacy when you browse the internet using Safari." https://youtu.be/Ki8Srx4oAcs "When Private Relay is enabled, your requests are sent through two separate, secure internet relays. Your IP address is visible to your network provider and to the first...

Apple appears to have scrubbed any reference to its controversial Child Safety plans to scan iCloud Photo libraries for Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). As noted by MacRumors, Apple has removed all mentions of CSAM from its Child Safety website, suggesting its controversial plan to detect child sexual abuse images on iPhones and iPads may...