iCloud SUPERGUIDE
Apple’s iCloud service is what keeps all of our Apple devices in sync and allows you to access key files and documents from anywhere. Every Apple ID is allocated 5GB of free online storage space, which is about the bare minimum one requires for basic use, but a cheap upgrade to your plan will unlock a plethora of additional iCloud+ features, as well as extra storage. You can access your iCloud settings by going to Settings/System Preferences>Apple ID>iCloud and we would certainly recommend enabling iCloud for all of the Apple apps that you use, to keep the documents and data synced for these apps across Mac and iOS. Over the following pages, we’ll fill you in on the new iCloud+ security features and show you how to get the most out of iCloud across all of your Apple devices.
What is iCloud+?
Introduced alongside macOS Monterey and iOS 15, iCloud+ is an enhancement to the service that offers more online security options. Here is an overview of what it is and what it offers.
Stay in sync
Make sure you enable iCloud for all of the key Apple apps that you use, such as Notes, Calendars and Reminders to ensure that any changes you make on one device are synced and reflected in the same app on your other devices.
What is iCloud+?
The new iCloud+ service is an enhancement to Apple’s iCloud subscriber plan that adds a few new privacy features. This service is open to everyone that currently subscribes to one of Apple’s paid-for iCloud storage plans, including the 50GB £0.79/$0.99 plan.
Private Relay
iCloud Private Relay keeps your internet activity private by hiding your iPhone address and browsing activity in Safari and protects your unencrypted internet traffic so that no one – not even Apple – can see who you are or the sites that you are browsing.
Hide My Email
This feature lets you create unique, random email addresses to use with apps and websites instead of your actual address so that it stays private. It is built into Sign In with Apple and iCloud+.
