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Introducing the new cloud services: Apple iCloud

Introducing the new cloud services: Apple iCloud

August 4, 2011

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Apple is one of the most innovative electronic companies in the world. The company introduced a revolutionary kind of product to make data management easy. It allows users to share data seamlessly around your work space. The new iCloud eliminated the need to have large data storage space on portable devices and connection wires to transfer data.

Understanding iCloud

It is better understood as could computing where number of computers can connect together and share a single source of information and wide variety of applications with other computers in the network wirelessly. It is basically a cloud computing service by Apple Corporation and it is available for everyone. The wireless system can also be setup in homes.

The main center of iCloud service is a server connected to number of wireless Apple devices. These devices are both portable and fixed such as Apple TV and desktops. The good feature of this wireless network is that it runs on Macintosh, Windows and iOS based portable devices. The service was first launched in 2000 by other names and iCloud was formed after some upgrades. The iCloud server offer 5GB free space for data storage, which can be music, videos, ebooks etc.

iCloud Features

When you capture a photo from Apple device connected to iCloud network, the file will be transferred to the server on user permission and it will be accessible to all other devices connected through the network. This not only reduces the hassle of wires and cables but it also speeds up the process of transferring files.

The biggest feature of iCloud over other cloud computing services is that it does not require much management of the content. Users can easily transfer music, videos, photos, applications and much more. Although there are many companies offering cloud computing services but it is little complicated for general users to manage files on server and most of the services are not available for home use. Users can also purchase songs from iTunes and store it on the server. The server also comes with a small collection of useful applications such as Photo Stream, Calendar, preinstalled iTunes and more.

More About iCloud

The Apple iCloud computing service cost $24.99 per year for 5GB data storage space and has preinstalled iTunes. The iTunes installed on the server allow users to find songs of 256-Kbps and store it on iCloud server. The iTunes on iCloud gives access to 18-million songs and searches for your song from its huge library.

iCloud for Developers

The Apple iCloud is an excellent product for developers working on Apple and Microsoft operating systems. It allows developers to share data and resources while connecting applications wirelessly. The company also offers users to connect Apple servers, iMac, TVs and other variety of device wirelessly around workspace.

Apple Developer Compatibility Labs allow professionals to enjoy hardware and software to the fullest. Users can also purchase software from Apple Store and save it on the server. Users need to sign-up for the service and they can manage their accounts online.