Mediatheque iCloud - decompose on shelves

I still can not fully understand all the intricacies of the new iCloud Drive. Where iOS app, why I can freely use it on your computer and on iOS only through third-party applications? But even more difficult to understand all the benefits of iCloud Drive and library iCloud (which is still in beta) for photos. We understand all the intricacies of new services and how it will affect the photograph.

No more restrictions to upload photos to the cloud

Previously, only 1000 pictures are stored in iCloud. Download new is automatic and a thousand first photo replaces the very first. Now, according to information on the Apple site, The number of uploaded photos is only limited by the amount of space in your iCloud Drive.

This is the main reason for purchase of additional space in iCloud. By purchasing an additional 20 gigabytes per dollar in a month, you will be able to store all your photos in the cloud.

Now it is possible to optimize the space occupied by the photos on the device

After turning on iCloud library can put a tick in the "Optimizing storage space iPhone». This feature allows you to upload the original photos to the cloud, leaving the gadget tight copy. The difference between them on the small screen iPhone, you will not notice, and the extra space will appear. If you have a large music library, then make room can be a lot.

Video is also loaded into the cloud

But, as you know, require much more space. If you have a lot of video, the minimum tariff of 20 GB may not be enough. About free 5 gigabytes is not even worth talking about. But this is great news for those who have a lot of videos that do not want to lose.

You can view your photos in your browser

Moving on iCloud.com, In «Photos» tab, you can view all the photos that have already been synchronized. Here you can upload photos from other devices, for example, from your computer.

Originals always intact

If you want to edit a photo, you can not worry about the original - it will always be stored in the cloud. Moreover, all changes made to the photo will be synced and available on all devices.

30 days for remote photos

Deleted photos can not be deleted, pardon the pun. All the deleted photos are moved to the folder "Recently Deleted", where they are available for an additional 30 days. They can be returned during this time. If you want to immediately delete the photo once and for all, will have to delete it again, but this album.

Those 30 days are given to you if you disable the function "Mediatheque iCloud». All photos will be available for unloading for 30 days and then deleted from the Apple servers.

Output

These are all changes that we found. In general, the media library iCloud - a set of advantages and almost no drawbacks. There is no catch, but in order to fully use the function, you will have to buy extra space in iCloud Drive.

Fares start at $ 0.99 for 20 gigabytes per month, and this should be enough for most people. If you're an avid photographer, and your media library has thousands of photos or multiple videos, you have to give Apple a little more money. But this money for safety and reliability.

Do you now use iCloud media library and will be buying additional space in iCloud Drive?