Learn about Apple’s new iCloud online-based file-sharing service and discover how it can work in conjunction with your iPhone.

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An Introduction to iCloud

At the same time Apple released its iOS 5 operating system for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, it also released a new online-based file-sharing service called iCloud that was designed to be fully integrated with all iOS devices as well as Mac computers and even Windows-based PCs to some extent.

iCloud replaces Apple’s MobileMe service. In addition to offering a cloud-based file-sharing system for your iPhone, it offers a wide range of additional features and functions.

When you upgrade to iOS 5 or purchase a new iPhone with iOS 5 (or later) already installed, you are invited to create a ...

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