What is the iCloud?

iCloud FAQ

Apple has reportedly bought the domain for iCloud.com. The iCloud FAQ can tell you much information about iCloud.

iCloud FAQ - What can you use iCloud for?
iCloud offers users better convenience with an online desktop which is available from any devices or computers with an Internet connection.
Calendar features allow users to share schedules and create separate calendars for school, work and more. Calendars can be viewed together with overlays for better scheduling control.
File storage features allow users to upload files to iCloud where they can be organized with dedicated folders for music, videos and photos.
iCloud users can also chat through the application and with MSN users while sharing files from their desk tops.
MP3 files can be played through iCloud and organized into play lists that can be shared with others.
iCloud FAQ - What is the history and popularity of iCloud?
iCloud was created by Xcerion and launched in September of 2007. Xcerion was founded in 2001 and includes CTO Marcus Bristav, President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Arthursson, and Vice President and CFO Jonas Thornholm. Today, Xcerion has offices in Stockholm and Seattle.

iCloud FAQ - What are the differences to YouTube?
YouTube is only a video-sharing site which allows users to watch videos online, download videos to computer, share or upload videos to YouTube. iCloud is a powerful online service which allows users to share music, videos, photos with others online. And users can also chat with other iCloud users or MSN users online. In a word, iCloud is much more powerful than YouTube.



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