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UNDERSTAND iCLOUD STORAGE

Source: Apple provides 5GB of storage for free but there are also three paid-for upgrade options.

HOW IT’S MEANT TO WORK

The central idea behind iCloud is that Apple’s service can securely store all of your photos, videos, documents, music, and apps – and then keep everything up to the second across all your devices. The thinking is that whenever you need access to something, it’ll be ready and waiting, regardless of the device you happen to be using at the time.

HOW TO MAKE IT WORK

With iCloud and storage, the devil is in the detail. Where are documents accessed? How much space is there?

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