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Google Photos will soon seamlessly transfer to Apple’s iCloud
Google and Apple are launching a new tool to transfer images from Google Photos to iCloud. As part of the Data Transfer Initiative (DTI), the tool will add iCloud transfers to Google Takeout’s external exports.
Will Shanklin07.10.2024
Proposed class action lawsuit accuses Apple of monopolizing cloud storage for its devices
A class action complaint filed in California on Friday accuses Apple of stifling competition in the cloud storage space for its devices, allowing iCloud to become the dominant choice.
Cheyenne MacDonald03.03.2024
iOS 17.3’s Stolen Device Protection will make life harder for iPhone thieves
Apple is adding a new iPhone feature called Stolen Device Protection that limits what thieves can do with a stolen phone and passcode. Created following a report earlier this year about passcode-based thefts, the opt-in feature is included in the iOS 17.3 beta, now available for developers.
Will Shanklin12.12.2023
iCloud+ adds new 6TB and 12TB storage tiers
Apple snuck in a significant change to iCloud data storage near the end of its “Wonderlust” iPhone 15 event. The company added two new iCloud+ storage tiers: 6TB ($30 / month) and 12TB ($60 / month).
Will Shanklin09.12.2023
Apple’s free My Photo Stream service will shut down on July 26th
Apple's free My Photo Stream service, which you could use to view your images on more than one device, will shut down this summer.
Igor Bonifacic05.27.2023
Apple expands iCloud encryption as it backs away from controversial CSAM scanning plans
Apple is rolling out new security features that include encryption for most of your iCloud data — much to the chagrin of law enforcement.
Jon Fingas12.07.2022
Researchers say iPhone usage data isn't as anonymous as Apple claims
Researchers claim your iPhone's usage data isn't truly anonymous like Apple says.
Jon Fingas11.21.2022
Windows 11's iCloud Photos integration is now available
Syncing photos from iPhone to Windows PC is about to get a lot easier.
Will Shanklin11.09.2022
Apple's new iCloud web interface is much more useful than before
Apple has launched a major redesign of the iCloud web interface in beta, and you might just like using it.
Jon Fingas10.26.2022
Apple iCloud photo libraries will soon be viewable in Windows
Windows users can now view iCloud Photos libraries.
Jon Fingas10.12.2022
'Clean Energy Charging' is coming to iPhones this year
The feature will optimize charging times based on when the power grid is using greener energy sources.
Kris Holt09.13.2022
iOS 16 will let you skip CAPTCHAs on some websites
iOS 16 will help you skip CAPTCHAs on apps and websites by automatically verifying your credentials.
Jon Fingas06.20.2022
Apple service outages affect App Store, Maps and more (updated)
Apple is suffering outages across its services, including the App Store, Maps and Music.
Jon Fingas03.21.2022
Apple explains how it alerts targets of state-sponsored spyware attacks
Apple has detailed how it will notify targets of state-sponsored spyware attacks.
Jon Fingas11.24.2021
Apple adds ProRes and ProRAW support to the the Windows iCloud app
You'll be able to generate strong passwords and store them in iCloud Keychain too.
Kris Holt11.10.2021
WhatsApp begins rolling out end-to-end encryption for chat backups
The wait is over. It’s now possible to encrypt your WhatsApp chat history on both Android and iOS.
Igor Bonifacic10.14.2021
The latest version of iCloud for Windows adds a full password manager
With version 12.5 of iCloud for Windows, Apple is adding a password manager.
Igor Bonifacic08.16.2021
Apple acknowledges 'confusion' over child safety updates
Apple's Craig Federighi has acknowledged there was "confusion" over the company's child safety updates, but believed the policy was right.
Jon Fingas08.13.2021
Apple accused of giving Chinese government control over local data
Apple has allegedly handed control of CHinese customer data to a state-owned company in China, according to a new report detailing its cybersecurity failures and compliance with local censors.
Saqib Shah05.18.2021
iCloud allegedly locked out a user over her last name
Apple's iCloud has effectively locked out a user after her last name reportedly led to app crashes.
Jon Fingas03.06.2021