Mac Power Users

681: Cloudy with a Chance of Beachballs

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Feb 26, 2023
Dive into the evolution of iCloud, from its rocky start with MobileMe to its pivotal role in the Apple ecosystem today. Explore amusing anecdotes about custom apparel while the hosts share their personal experiences with iCloud's functionality. Discover family sharing features and how they simplify app management and photo sharing. The conversation also tackles data privacy tools like iCloud Private Relay and discusses the ongoing challenges users face with reliability. Plus, learn about enhancing digital security and legacy management!
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ANECDOTE

5GB iCloud Storage

  • Apple's default iCloud storage has been 5GB for 12 years.
  • David jokes this is longer than the Beatles were together.
INSIGHT

iCloud's Early Philosophy

  • Early iCloud lacked iCloud Drive, emphasizing app-centric file management.
  • Steve Jobs viewed services like Dropbox as features, not products, prioritizing app enrichment over cloud storage.
ADVICE

Family Sharing

  • Use iCloud Family Sharing to share media, subscriptions, and manage content for up to five family members.
  • Many developers support shared subscriptions, but some opt out.
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