iCloud
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...
The iCloud Venn Diagram
I finally figured out iCloud thanks to The Joy of Tech:
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...
iOS 5 and iCloud Round Up: What You Need to Know
Wow. If you managed to catch the live blogs of WWDC 2011 today, you were in for a real treat. I caught about 3/4 of the show via a live-stream on UStream (a mash up between audio and video) and the audience was electric. Apple made some massive announcements today, and we're going...
MobileMe No Longer Accepting New Users; Accessible Until June 30 2012
With the upcoming release of iCloud, this has left many users wondering what is to become of MobileMe? Well, Apple has some answers for us. Followiing the iCLoud announcement, Apple has now updated its official MobileMe page with the following notice: MobileMe is no longer accepting new subscribers. If you’re a current member, you can...
[Update] Automatic Downloads Now Enabled, Can Push Purchases Over the Air
Update: It appears this isn't working in Canada. I don't see anything happening on my iPhone...and this is why... As per Apple's website in the footnotes (thanks Stéphane): "Available in beta now in the U.S. only and requires iOS 4.3.3 on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 (GSM model), iPod touch (3rd and 4th generation), iPad, or...
MobileMe Users Receiving Renewal Refunds Ahead Of WWDC?
TUAW reports that they have received notices of users MobileMe accounts continuing past the expiration date. Other users are reportedly being refunded for their automatic MobileMe renewals. With WWDC coming up, and announcements such as iCloud, it could be possible that Apple is issuing refunds for the MobileMe service. With a MobileMe overhaul expected, it...