iCloud

More Reports Surface of a Cheaper ‘iCloud iPhone’

It has already been reported Apple will be introducing a cheaper iPhone this Fall, but a new report from AppleNApps states the next low-cost iPhone will have less onboard memory and rely on iCloud for storage. The iCloud iPhone will be using the same internal parts from the iPhone 4, but will use a slightly...

MobileMe Changeover to iCloud Will Result in 25GB Total Storage

Are you a MobileMe user? It now appears Apple has enabled developers to transfer over their annual allotted 20GB storage from MobileMe to iCloud, for free, according to 9to5Mac. This will result in 25GB total storage (5GB free + 20GB MobileMe) upon iCloud's launch this Fall, until June 30th, 2012. The following Apple support document...

Apple Unveils iCloud Storage Pricing for Canada and More

This afternoon, Apple has unveiled its pricing for iCloud storage, as noted by 9to5Mac. For iOS 5 beta testers, if you navigate within iCloud settings to "Buy More Storage", it will reveal the Canadian pricing scheme: 5 GB - Free Upgrade options (adds to your 5GB): 10GB - $20/year (15GB total) 20GB - $40/year (25GB...

Apple’s iCloud Could Weaken Demand for NAND Flash Memory

Apple announced iCloud at WWDC 2011, and the cloud storage feature is set to debut this Fall. Early iOS 5 beta testers have already had access to features of iCloud. IHS Suppli reports Apple is currently the world's number one buyer of NAND flash memory and is expected to hold onto that title for 2011,...

Apple Files Trademark Application for “Photo Stream” in Canada

With Apple's iCloud to launch this Fall wit iOS 5, it appears the company is filing for applications for its new services. Patently Apple reports Apple has filed for a trademark application for the term "Photo Stream" in Canada. This service is part of iCloud, and keeps photos in sync across all of your iOS...

Revealed: iCloud Utilizes Microsoft Azure and Amazon Cloud for Hosting

Is Apple leveraging the storage expertise of its competitors for iCloud? According to a report by InfiniteApple, evidence revealed indicates this. Following up to their initial speculation and screenshots of Azure and Amazon being used for iMessage, they ran another test to disprove the trio of 'cloud and networking experts' that proved them wrong via...

Apple Being Sued Over iCloud Trademark by iCloud Communications

Well, it appears there already is an existing iCloud out there--iCloud Communications. They're not happy over the use of iCloud and in turn are suing Apple, according to TNW. The goods and services with which Apple intends to use the “iCloud” mark are identical to or closely related to the goods and services that have been...

Can iCloud Store Music In Canada? Not Yet.

With the Beta release of iOS 5 and iCloud, Apple explained that iCloud stores your music, photos, apps, calendars, documents, and more. When content is downloaded on one device, iCloud wirelessly pushes it to all your devices. This is also how the new "Automatic Downloads" feature is also supposed to work. Unfortunately, Canadians on iOS...

Apple Releases iTunes 10.3.1

For those just updating to iTunes 10.3, Apple has now released iTunes 10.3.1. The update documentation for version 10.3.1 is the same as in version 10.3, so it is difficult to say exactly what was updated. However, as is typical for most 10.x.x iTunes releases, it is likely a very minor bug fix. iTunes 10.3.1...

iOS 5 Beta Features Revealed: A Hands On Look Within

Update: This post has been updated daily since its inception, so bookmark it as updates continue to grow. Do you have a tip to share that isn't here? Email us! iOS 5 beta was released by Apple today right after the WWDC keynote. Only some major features were covered from iOS 5 and iCloud. Thanks...

Apple: MobileMe Subscriptions Automatically Extended to June, 2012 for Free

Apple just sent out the following email to MobileMe subscribers: Dear MobileMe member, We'd like to share some exciting news with you about iCloud — Apple’s upcoming cloud service, which stores your content and wirelessly pushes it to your devices. iCloud integrates seamlessly with your apps, so everything happens automatically. Available this fall, iCloud is...