What is iCloud and do I need it?
Every user with an Apple ID gets 5 GB of storage for free to back up apps and settings from their iPhone, iPad, or iPod. The service also syncs your photos, documents, and email with your Mac and mobile devices. The idea behind iCloud is to be able to access all your stuff no matter what Apple device you’re using.
What are the benefits of an iCloud account?
The main benefits of Apple iCloud are it stores your images, videos, documents, and various files in the clouds, it protects your files from getting lost, it syncs your calendar, email, and contacts on various devices, and it enables you to easily backup and retrieve your files.
Can anyone see what’s on my iCloud?
If someone knew your Apple ID or your iCloud username/password, they might be able to access your data and information. Some security and privacy measures include determining what of your information you want to be accessible from in the cloud or changing the password to your iCloud account.
Is iCloud important to have?
You should definitely use iCloud backup. Whether it’s a toilet phone or you leave it on the roof of your car, iPhones live dangerous lives and you should always have a backup. iCloud Backups count against your available iCloud Storage. (You’ll see why I’m saying this in a minute.)
What happens when you turn off iCloud?
If you turn off the iCloud Photo Library, it will remove photos from your iPhone that weren’t taken on that device. If you want to turn off iCloud Photo Library but keep your Camera Roll as it is, here’s how to ensure current iCloud images aren’t removed during the process.
What are the disadvantages of iCloud?
Disadvantages of Cloud Storage
- Internet Connection. Cloud based storage is dependent on having an internet connection.
- Costs. There are additional costs for uploading and downloading files from the cloud.
- Hard Drives. Cloud storage is supposed to eliminate our dependency on hard drives right?
- Support.
- Privacy.
Is iCloud better than Gmail?
Performance. Gmail, iCloud Mail, and Yahoo run well on all devices, although Apple Mail is particularly well-suited to Apple hardware. While the interface is largely a matter of personal taste, iCloud has a more streamlined style, with more space for each message and fewer elements on each screen.
How do I clean out my iCloud?
iCloud.com
- From your iPad or computer, sign in to iCloud.com.
- Tap the iCloud Drive app.
- Select the files that you want to delete, then tap Delete .
- Open the iCloud Drive folder and tap Recently Deleted.
- Select the folders or files that you want to delete.
- Tap Delete.
Can someone see my messages if they have my iCloud?
As long as you have syncing turned on for each of your Apple devices, they will all be viewable in the Messages app, whether you’re using an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Mac.
Will my photos be deleted if I turn off iCloud?
Can I use my iPhone without using iCloud?
Yes. Nothing requires you to use Apple’s iCloud service with your iOS device or Mac computers. The iCloud opt out simply requires choosing the Don’t Use iCloud button during the setup process.