Despite the fact that the focus on presentations, Which initiated the WWDC on Monday, attracted upgrade operating systems, the functionality of the expansion of Apple cloud storage has become no less important. If a iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite - the two halves of the Oreo cookie, then iCloud is a delicious cream filling, which are glued them.
Apple has shown a lot of new features under the general heading of Continuity. This is a way to sync Mac and iOS devices in which they are able to work together, providing users with new opportunities. In many cases this will be achieved by interacting with iCloud. The article pointed out everything you need to know about the updated Apple cloud service.
How much free space in the online storage will I get for free?
Free, you will be available only 5GB. This will be sufficient enough to store documents, pictures, and backup devices, but there is good news.
How much should I pay for a larger space?
Relatively few. For just $ 1 per month you can get 20 GB. Increasing the payment to the $ 4 you will be available for 200 GB! For comparison, now it is necessary to give $ 40 a year for an additional 20GB. Increase the free space can be up to 1 TB.
What are the new iCloud new prices compared with Dropbox?
Dropbox provides 2GB of initially registering the system and provides the ability to increase storage space for free, by uploading photos or by inviting new users. The price policy of this service is as follows: $ 10 for 100 GB per month, $ 20 for 200 GB and $ 50 for 500 GB.
In comparison, Microsoft's OneDrive have to pay $ 25 a year for 50GB, $ 50 for 100 GB and 100 for 200 GB. At the same time for a place in Google Drive fee will be $ 2 per month for 100 GB and $ 10 for 1TB.
When the new pricing policy iCloud will come into force?
The exact date has not been named, but it is expected that we all learn during the announcement of new products this fall.
Will you be able to share files iCloud Drive with other people?
It depends on what is meant by the word "share". Probably, you can send your files in messages, or e-mail. So your contacts can only edit the copy without affecting the original. However, users will be able, as before, jointly edit documents iWork in iCloud.
I have not heard? AirDrop will really work between Mac and iOS devices?
Absolutely. Now share files between devices is possible without the need to connect to the Internet or a local network. You will be able to share content and provide access to a "share drives" documents only your contacts iCloud.
Will the transfer of large attachments by e-mail on my quota of iCloud?
Mail Drop - a new service for the transmission of large files via e-mail. Attachments are loaded into iCloud, and the recipient receives a download link. Will the mail download into account the free space in the cloud? While it is unknown.
Will earlier versions of OS X and iOS support iCloud Drive?
Unfortunately, this is still unclear. If you try to guess the most likely, iCloud Drive requires OS X Yosemite and iOS 8. As Apple has never hesitated to lure developers and users on the latest version of its software, providing new features and capabilities.
So what is it like to Continuity?
Today, many of us have multiple Apple devices. With iCloud, we can synchronize some data between devices. Continuity will make this relationship more perfect. Starting to write email on iPhone, finish editing it will be later on the Mac. Moving away from the computer while reading an interesting article, go to the place where you left off, already on your iPad.
One of the new features - Handoff. For example, when the Mac loses Wi-Fi connection, it will be able to connect to the cellular network of your iPhone, then the user will be able to work with SMS and make calls directly to the computer.
Handoff rather interesting feature, but it will only work with Apple apps?
Third-party developers allowed to use all the possibilities of Continuity for its own purposes. We can only wait with interest as programmers will take advantage of this to the maximum in their applications.
What is CloudKit?
This is a set of developer tools to simplify the creation of complex applications with client-server interaction. For end users, this means increasing the stability and speed of third-party components.
As will still be used iCloud?
Over time, Apple is increasingly relying on iCloud. Now it is a key part of ensuring proper operation of the operating systems and the interaction of all devices. It is even more observed after the announcement of OS X Yosemite and iOS 8. Exactly, iCloud will be a key element in the Apple ecosystem.
via Macworld