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Apple just closed my favorite free iCloud storage trick in iOS 27
One of my favorite free iCloud storage tricks no longer works for new Shared Albums in iOS 27. Here's what changed and a simple tip to keep using the old workaround.
Using iCloud on Windows felt more limited than I expected
iCloud for Windows is the bridge that quietly made my iPhone and PC work together. Here's the features and limitations you should know about!
How to Fix Syncing with iCloud Paused?
Seeing "Syncing with iCloud Paused"? Don't panic—quick fixes and smart tips will have your Apple devices back in sync in no time.
How to Forward iCloud Email to Another Email Account
Use iCloud email forwarding to share those messages with your other accounts.
iCloud Storage full on iPhone or iPad? Here’s how to clear it fast
Simple ways to clean up iCloud without losing important your data.
How to set up auto-reply in Apple Mail on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
In this guide, I'll demonstrate the ways to configure this on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Apple Wins Lawsuit Over ‘Deceptive’ 5GB iCloud Storage Limit
Lisa Bodenburg sued Apple, claiming she should have received a total of 205 GB of iCloud storage: 200 GB from the upgraded plan, plus the original 5 GB free tier.
How to Create an iCloud Email Account?
This post details how to create iCloud email on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac and why you should consider using it.
What Is iCloud+ and Should You Upgrade?
Wondering what iCloud+ actually offers beyond storage? Here’s everything you need to know about its features, pricing, and whether it’s worth the upgrade.
How to use Advanced Data Protection for iCloud on iPhone
Enable end-to-end encryption on iCloud to secure your data like a pro.
What is iCloud Keychain and how to turn it on iPhone?
Learn how iCloud Keychain helps you securely store, manage, and sync your passwords across Apple devices.
17 best iCloud tips to maximize Apple’s storage service
Essential tips and tricks to get the most out the Apple's cloud services.
How to bypass Activation Lock on iPhone and iPad
When you activate your iPhone or iPad, Apple uses the device’s unique identifier and ties it with your Apple ID. This ensures that someone who steals the phone is not able to reactivate and use it. But if you buy…
How to retrieve deleted contacts on iPhone
One of the scariest things that can happen when you try to change iPhones, sync contacts, or sync to the cloud/backup is losing contact details. I’ve found myself—very often—losing a few contacts once in a while when I try to…
How to delete iCloud backups on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Always clear old iCloud backups to optimize space for newer ones.
How to sync your Health data to iCloud?
Keep your Health data safe with iCloud syncing.
How to access iCloud Mail on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
As a power Apple user, having seamless access to your important emails across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac is necessary to stay on top of your schedule. That’s exactly where your iCloud Mail steps in. It offers a simple &…
iPhone won’t back up to iCloud? Here’s how to fix it!
iCloud backup makes it convenient to keep your data secure and within reach. Therefore, it can be annoying to run into the ‘iCloud Backup Failed’ error. This is relatively common, but the good news is that you can try several…
How to fix iCloud restore stuck issue on iPhone and iPad
A restore that sits at the same percentage for hours is usually a connection or Apple server issue. Here is what causes the stall and how to get the restore moving again safely.
How to back up iPhone and iPad to iCloud, Mac or Windows PC
Backups only matter when something goes wrong, which is always too late to start. We compare iCloud, Mac, and Windows backups on cost, speed, and what each includes, with full steps for all three.
Is Apple iCloud secure? Should you consider other options?
Apple is a giant in the US’s gadget & tech market, as almost two-thirds of Americans own one of its products. Most use them to create, share, and store everything from precious memories to confidential business data. iCloud is free…
iCloud files not downloading on iPhone? 12 Way to fix it!
You stash files on iCloud to avoid clogging your iPhone’s local storage. So you can download just what you need from there at will. But what happens when iCloud file download isn’t working? It means you can’t access your files…
How to add notes to iCloud Keychain entries on iPhone and iPad
Apple’s recent iOS 15.4 update bundles some salient features. A remarkable addition is that it lets you add notes to credentials stored in iCloud Keychain. You probably know the power of iCloud Keychain with password autofill. But this new feature…
How to export your iPhone Contacts to Excel as VCF
A vCard export gets your contacts out of Apple's ecosystem in one file. Here is how to download the VCF from iCloud, convert it to CSV or Excel, and the third-party tools that skip a step.
How to use custom email domains with iCloud Mail
Which email ID sounds more professional, arshmeet.igeeksblog@gmail.com or arshmeet@igeeksblog.com? The latter, right? And thanks to the iCloud+, you can now create your custom domain with iCloud Mail on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Read on to understand what it is and…
How to fix WhatsApp not backing up to iCloud
While Android stores your WhatsApp data locally, the iPhone stores it remotely on iCloud. Thus, WhatsApp failing to back up to iCloud might mean losing your data when you change your device or uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp. It also means…
How to upgrade your iCloud account to iCloud+ from any device
iCloud's free 5GB fills quickly. Here is what each iCloud+ tier includes beyond storage, what happens when you upgrade or downgrade, and how to change plans on every device.
How to transfer your iCloud Photos to Google Photos
Apple offers a direct transfer tool that copies your library to Google Photos without downloading everything first. Here is how to use it, and the manual route if you want more control.
How to turn on or off iCloud Photo Sharing on iPhone and Mac
Shared Albums let you send photos to specific people without filling their storage. Here is how to enable or disable the feature on every platform, and how it differs from iCloud Photos.
How to Enable Messages in iCloud on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Messages in iCloud keeps every conversation identical on all your devices and frees up local storage. Here is how to enable it on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, plus what to do when syncing stalls.
