About iCloud.What is it? and how it works

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Fahad Mansoor

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3. Group 2 :-What Is iCloud ?
iCloud is a cloud storage and cloud computing
service from Apple Inc. launched on October
12, 2011.
The service allows users to store data such as
music or iOS applications.
iCloud – Hard disk on the sky.

4. Group 2 :-HISTORY :-
Previously been brandedas:
 iTools in 2000
 .Mac in 2002
 MobileMe in 2008
Announced on June 6,2011, at the 2011 Apple WorldwideDevelopers
Conference(WWDC).
Official website, www.iCloud.com, went live in early August forApple
Developers.
On Oct 12, 2011 iCloud became available to use via an iTunesupdate.

5. Group 2 :-Requirements for iCloud
Recommended system requirements:
iCloud requires an Apple ID, an active Internet connection,
and up-to-date software.
If you meet the recommended system requirements below, you
can take advantage of the latest iCloud features and get the best
overall experience.

6. Group 2 :-Setting Up iCloud
1 -To get started, just set up iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, iPod
touch, or Mac. Then you can use iCloud.com apps from your
computer’s web browser, and you can set up iCloud on your
Windows computer and Apple TV.
2 -If you haven’t yet set up iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, iPod
touch, or Mac, you can still use the Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
apps on iCloud.com.

7. Group 2 :-Basic Features:-

8. Group 2 :-Backup And Restore
Data backed up include:
Photos
Videos
App data
Messages
Ringtones
Voicemails
Occur daily when device locked and connected to Wi-Fi and a
Power source.

9. Group 2 :-Find My iPhone
User can do following:
Locate device on map
Play a sound
Use Lost Mode
Remotely erase all personal information

10. Group 2 :-Music , Movies ,Books :-
With iCloud, anything you purchase in the iTunes Store,
the App Store, and iBooks is automatically available on
all your devices the moment you tap Buy.
You can also access past purchases from any of your
devices. And whenever you start something on one
device, all your other devices automatically remember
where you left off.

11. Group 2 :-Storage
5GB of free storage
Additional storage can be purchased in tiers of
10,20 or 50 GB-50GB being maximum.
Amount of storage shared across all devices
per iCloud Apple ID.

12. Group 2 :-Advantages :-
Don't have to use a USB chord to sync information
Pushes all your information to listed devices .
Makes it easier to sync information when you get a
new device
It's free to get 5GB of storage Easier access to
information

13. Group 2 :-Disadvantages :-
iCloud service is compatible only with IOS devices and
has widespread accessibility issues.
iCloud will only keep new photos for 30 days using the
iPhone
iTunes has to be open in order to sync music, apps, etc.
Possible security issues when you have multiple devices
synced to one account .

14. Group 2 :-Competitors :-

15. Group 2 :-Conclusion :-
Apple’s iCloud can automatically synchronize data
from Macs, PCs and iOS devices, which can help
people who are forced to deal with multiple
computer worlds.

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