iCloud

Apple is Not Going to Let You Merge Apple IDs

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 13, 2011

We've been hearing murmurings that Apple was considering giving users a way to merge two separate Apple ID for a month or so now, but it appears that any hopes of those coming dreams coming to fruition have just been dashed to pieces.

With Apple launching iCloud to the public over the last few days, many had been wondering if the rumors were true, and if Apple was going to offer a way for users to consolidate multiple Apple IDs into one "super" account. This would have been perfect for households who want just one iTunes bill, one master account, but multiple IDs associated with it.

Alas, Apple now says that's not going to happen...

iWork for iOS Updated With iCloud Support

Cody Lee ∙ October 12, 2011

If you're just tuning in to iDB today, Apple is in the middle of seeding several major software updates and releases. The Cupertino company just released iOS 5, and now they've pushed out updates for the iWork software suite.

Along with the new mobile software, iCloud has started rolling out to the masses. Pages, Numbers, and Keynote have all been updated to support Apple's new sync and storage service...

iTunes in the Cloud Launching Internationally Right Now

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 12, 2011

Back when Apple first announced iCloud, and the subsequent beta, one of the new features to make the biggest splash was iTunes in the Cloud. Up until that point, if an iTunes customer bought a song and deleted it they were stuck with no option but to either call Apple support and try to sweet talk them into issuing a refund or replacement track, or to simply stump up the cash all over again.

With iTunes in the Cloud, that was no-longer the case. Now, a new Purchased section in iTunes lists all bought music as well as apps and books, and the world is a better place for it.

Unfortunately, while books and apps found their way outside the US, music did not. Until now...

iCloud.com Updated, No Longer Marked “Beta”

Cody Lee ∙ October 12, 2011

Apple is in the middle of one of its busiest weeks in recent memory. It's releasing multiple major software updates, including iOS 5, and it's launching a major sync and storage service. Oh, and it has to deliver a million iPhone 4S orders by Friday.

Apple kickstarted the festivities yesterday afternoon by rolling out iTunes 10.5. Now the company has moved on to iCloud, giving the service's website a noticeable update. Along with a new login screen (above), iCloud.com also lost its 'beta' status...

How to Get Ready for iOS 5 and iCloud Tomorrow

Alex Heath ∙ October 11, 2011

Apple is finally releasing iOS 5.0 and iCloud to the public tomorrow. Both products was initially previewed to developers at Apple's WWDC conference this past June.

After 7 consecutive developer betas, iOS 5 reached its final Gold Master version on October 4th. The public version drops tomorrow with iCloud. It's time to get ready...

Let the Rollouts Begin, Apple Releases iTunes 10.5

Cody Lee ∙ October 11, 2011

This is perhaps Apple's biggest week in its history when it comes to software releases. The Cupertino company is expected to rollout iCloud, iOS 5, and several software updates to make sure everything stays compatible.

Today, Apple rolled out the first piece of the puzzle: iTunes 10.5. Although it's been available in beta for developers since June, this is the first time that the public has been given access. What's new in the software? Hit the jump for the full change log...

Apple Posts Videos of iPhone 4S, iCloud, and Siri

Sébastien Page ∙ October 4, 2011

If you've missed today's festivities and want to get the rundown of the event in video format, we've got you covered.

On top of posting video presentations of the new iPhone 4S, iCloud, and the Siri assistant on its website, Apple now has made them available on YouTube, and they're all here for you to watch in one convenient place...

Everything You Need to Know About Today’s iPhone 4S Event

Alex Heath ∙ October 4, 2011

Today is a big day for Apple news. If you've gotten lost in the growing pile of announcements, here's a helpful recap of the main highlights from Apple's "Let's Talk iPhone" event.

Today Tim Cook and co. talked about iOS 5, iCloud, and the iPhone 4S. Check inside for everything you need to know...

Apple Launching iOS 5 and iCloud on October 12th, iTunes Match Late October

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 4, 2011

October 12th is shaping up to be a big day for Apple fans, as iOS 5 launches publicly that day, and now it has been revealed that iCloud will be ready along with it.

One feature that you might have to wait a few more days for, is iTunes Match — Apple's cloud music matching service that we profiled back in august...

How iOS 5 Can Reinvigorate the Jailbreak Community

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 3, 2011

A while back, we ran a story that entitled: iOS 5 to Kill the Jailbreak Community? That was of course, before Apple unveiled iOS 5 at the 2011 WWDC at Moscone West.

The purpose of that article, was to call out Apple's not so subtle means of usurping the jailbreak throne by making jailbreaking less glamorous, less desirable. Essentially, Apple was planning on taking some of the best features of jailbreaking, and bake it right into their new OS.

Since then, I've tested multiple betas of iOS 5 on everything including the iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad. While it does make quite a few of the jailbreak community's apps — at best redundant, at worst, totally obsolete or unecesarry — it's far from the end of the world for the jailbreak community.

In fact, I strongly feel that jailbreaking can and will be reinvigorated with iOS 5; inside, I'll explain why...

Ask Jeff: Episode 08 – Preparing For The Next iPhone

Jeff Benjamin ∙ September 30, 2011

How do you plan on preparing for the next iPhone? Whether it's the iPhone 5, or the iPhone 4S, a lot of folks have different gameplans when it comes to acquiring the next iPhone.

What will you do with your current iPhone? Will you downgrade the firmware, jailbreak and unlock it, and try to pull in a premium? Or will you do like me, and keep your old iPhone and use it as a testing device?

These, and many, many more questions are answered in this week's episode of Ask Jeff...