Aug 22
Looks like Apple is having a tricky time of things this morning: its iCloud and iMessage services are currently experiencing difficulties.
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Aug 15
iOS 7 is scheduled to come out later this year, but in the meantime, Apple is preparing to roll out the new style that’s included in the next version of iOS to a number of its properties. We already heard Apple was preparing to make some changes to its AppleCare service to adopt some of the visuals included in iOS 7, and today we’re hearing the company has rolled out some changes to iCloud.com that makes it look more iOS 7-ish.
As of now, only the iCloud.com beta site for developers has been updated with iOS 7-inspired visuals as the icons for Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Notes, Reminders and Find My iPhone have been updated. Not only have the icons for these applications received the iOS 7 treatment, but the Web apps themselves have also been updated to reflect the new look of the upcoming software update.
Having its iCloud.com updated to reflect the changes Apple will make to iOS 7 is certainly a step in the right direction to make all of their properties reflect the upcoming change. If you happen to be an Apple customer who doesn’t like the upcoming look of iOS 7, it looks like you”ll be out of luck as pretty much everything looks like it’ll reflect those changes.
iOS 7 Design Makes Its Way To iCloud.com Beta Testers original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Aug 14
The public beta iteration of iCloud for iOS device of all sorts has been given a reboot today, bringing with it a full user interface redesign to match iOS 7. This is the first time the public – most of the public, that is – will get a hands-on experience with the look and feel […]
Aug 14
The slow creep of Jony Ive’s flat-friendly software design is starting to pick up its pace with the new beta version of iCloud.com. That scratchy old black background is now dreamy blue and blurry just like iOS 7
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Aug 02
All good things come to an end, and for ex-MobileMe users, that end is fast approaching: Apple’s complimentary 20GB of iCloud storage for former users expires on September 30th — this time for good. The promotion, launched to assuage user sorrow over the death of MobileMe and to entice them to try out iCloud, was only meant to last until September 2012 before receiving a year-long extension. Users who want to keep their storage after the kill-date will need to pony up $40 per year for a 20GB subscription, or risk being bumped down to the free 5GB plan.
Unfortunately, iCloud Backup, Documents in the Cloud and iCloud Mail will stop working if a user’s data goes over that limit, undoubtedly forcing many to shell out for additional storage. Of course, digital hoarders could always opt to do a little housekeeping.
Filed under: Cellphones, Apple
Via: Cult Of Mac
Source: Apple
Jul 19
What was once a private beta meant only for developers is now trickling out into the public. For those who signed up to be invited to the public beta of iWork for iCloud should be getting them now. Apple originally unveiled the new cloud-based office suite at WWDC last month, and now the software is ready for a public chewing as the company looks to get feedback before an official launch.
As expected, iWork for iCloud is Apple’s version of Google Drive and Microsoft Office 365. The software offers users cloud-based versions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, which provide a word processor, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint-like presentations, respectively. Users will be able to access the software via the web browser of their choice (as long as it’s either Safari, Chrome, or IE).
If you received an invite, all you have to do is sign in to iCloud on any computer and then click on either Pages, Numbers, or Keynote to get started drafting up your first iWork for iCloud document. From there you can save a document and it’ll automatically be saved to the cloud where you can access it on another computer. iWork for iCloud can be accessed on either a Mac or Windows PC (no word on Linux, specifically, but we’re guessing that works too). Mobile devices will have support as well.
Essentially, it works just like the traditional version of iWork, where you have access to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, only this time it’s available in cloud. However, it comes with a bit of caveats. For starters, collaboration is pretty much out of the question. Unlike Google Drive, users won’t be able to share documents with other iCloud users.
Apple still has a lot of work to do to make iWork for iCloud a true competitor, but the company knows that. They’re working on adding several more features in the future, including the ability to print documents. As for collaborative editing, Apple hasn’t mentioned such a thing yet, but it’s certainly a feature that iWork for iCloud will need if it wants to compete with Google Drive and Office 365.
iWork iCloud public beta rolling out today: here’s what you’ll get is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jul 18
Apple was quick to invite developers to the iWork for iCloud beta in the aftermath of WWDC, but us commoners have had to settle for watching from afar. The company is quickly opening things up, however — it just started sending out beta invitations to ordinary iCloud users, including some Engadget readers. While this isn’t likely to represent Apple’s promised public beta, it’s clear that we’re now much closer to the day when everyone can give the web-based iWork a try.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Via: MacRumors
Source: iCloud.com
Jul 16
Whatsapp for iOS updated with multiple photo support, iCloud chat history backup
Posted in: Today's Chili
We here at Engadget love app updates, especially when new features and functionality are involved. WhatsApp is doing this very thing with version 2.10.1, which was released today. The refresh offers a few pleasant additions, such as the ability to send multiple photos to someone at the same time, as well as the option to backup and restore your iCloud chat history. Lastly, it also includes URL schema support for third-party apps and is currently being offered for free. Head below to grab the link to an iTunes App Store near you.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile, Apple
Source: iTunes
Jul 03
Apple’s long-overdue stab at a cloud editing service has finally come to, well, some of the masses. If you happen to be an Apple developer, iWork for iCloud
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Jun 19
This week the team at Kibits have launched “Collaborate.com”, a full mobile and web browser-based environment for teamwork, aiming to bring together groups of associates that aren’t always working in the same zip code. This platform works at launch on iPhone, iPod touch, Android, and inside web browsers and integrates the content of services such
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