How to Turn On Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
Advanced Data Protection for iCloud: 25 categories with end-to-end encryption. How to turn it on and secure your recovery options.
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iCloud
Since October 2011, iCloud has connected all Apple devices via the Apple account. Apple's cloud service synchronizes photos, videos, files, notes, calendars, contacts, reminders, Safari tabs, passwords, messages, and app data between iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro – as well as via iCloud.com on the web and official apps for Windows. iCloud+ expands the free 5 GB allowance with storage plans up to 12 TB and features such as Private Relay, "Hide Email," HomeKit Secure Video, a custom email domain, and Enhanced Privacy with end-to-end encryption.
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Anyone wanting to use iCloud safely and efficiently, get the most out of iCloud+ and not miss any important update will find an ongoing chronicle right here.
iCloud backdoor: Court examines British secrecy
iCloud backdoor: A London court is examining whether the UK can continue to remain silent. The arguments of both sides and what this means for users.
iCloud+ with Apple TV and Arcade: DACH not included
Apple is including Apple TV and Arcade in iCloud+ at no extra cost – in over 100 countries. Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the EU are included...
iCloud Costs: All storage plans, prices, and which one is worth it
iCloud costs at a glance: All prices in Germany, iCloud+ features and which storage plan is really worth it.
Search iCloud.com: Enable browser search
Search on iCloud.com is disabled by default. Here's how to enable it and search iCloud Drive and Photos directly...
iCloud explained: Services, storage and iCloud+ in detail
What iCloud really is: storage, synchronization, and iCloud+ with its four additional features – and why the 5 GB limit is almost never reached...
Apple Legacy Contact: Set up access for family members
Set up an Apple legacy contact: This allows relatives to access photos, messages, and files in your Apple account after your death.
Hide email address: Apple scraps domain switching
Apple is reverting the domain change for hiding email addresses. The aliases will remain on icloud.com and therefore difficult to block.
iOS 27: Higher iCloud+ plan brings more AI features
In iOS 27 Beta 5, the iCloud+ plan determines how many AI features are unlocked – for the cameras, five or...
iCloud Private Relay reveals the real IP address
iCloud Private Relay reveals the real IP address: Researchers found three ways to extract it. An update from Apple is still pending.