Apple’s default iCloud backup is convenient, but it quietly nudges iPhone owners into a monthly bill that can feel permanent ...

Backing up your iPhone to iCloud is a crucial step in protecting your personal data and making sure it remains accessible when needed. Whether you are upgrading to a new device, troubleshooting an ...

Apple’s iCloud sounds like a good idea on paper, but when you really look at it, that 5GB of free storage doesn’t go far. That’s why I use a cheaper, more efficient way to back up my iPhone. Why ...

As Apple warned on November 19, it’s ending iCloud backup support for iOS 8 and earlier. Device backups now require iOS 9 or later. Apple says this is to align more closely with its published minimum ...

The system uses libimobiledevice to trigger encrypted backups with no user interaction required after the initial setup. Once ...

Make sure Apple Watch and old iPhone are updated and synced to iCloud > back up old phone > set up new phone. When asked to use Apple Watch, select Continue > keep devices close > follow on-screen ...

Switching to iPhone from Android just became significantly less complicated for Google Photos users. Thanks to a recent upgrade to Google Takeout, Apple users can effortlessly transfer or back up ...

Microsoft is rolling out a new backup system in September for its Authenticator app on iOS, removing the requirement to use a Microsoft personal account to back up TOTP secrets and account names.

It's been five years since Apple announced it was expanding its hardware and software business to include services. While iCloud has been one of the first subscriptions modern Apple users have taken ...

Apple is rolling out iOS 18 today with exciting new features for the Photos app, enhanced privacy protection, and home screen personalization. However, installing a ...