Icloud is the service introduced in 2011 by the Apple for the iOS device users. The cloud storage service has been so popular that with in the few years of being introduced it has got more than 310 million users from all around the world. The service is used to share the files between the various iOS device and computers. The user stores data in one device and they are automatically transferred to his other devices that is linked with the same iCloud Account. The service is also useful to manage the lost iOS devices.

What is iCloud? Some of Its Features

1. Email Service

The iCloud offers the email service which allows users to send, receive and manage the emails using their iCloud account. The user have option to use the Apple ID as the mail address.

2. Data Backup and Restore

After the device is locked, the backup is automatically created when it is connected to the Wi-Fi. iCloud backup is very useful as it helps the user to restore his important files and data in case the device gets lost or damaged.

3. Find My Friends

This is the new feature added to iCloud from the iOS 5 versions. This service allows the user to share his/her location with his friends and family members. Recently, the feature is added which alerts the user when specific device reaches to some location.

4. Find My Phone

This feature is provided so that the user can manage their device if it is lost or stolen. The feature comes with three functions – Play Sound or Send Message, Remote Lock and Remote Wipe. The first option is provided for sending the message or to play the sound in the lost device. With Remote Lock, the user can lock their lost device. After using this feature, the device founder will not be able to use it. Likewise, the Remote Wipe is offered so that all the data and files stored in the lost device are deleted. It prevents the user personal file going to the wrong hand.

5. Photo Stream

iCloud Photo Stream helps the user to store latest one thousand photos on the servers for one month which is offered for free. If Photo Stream is turned on the device and the photo is taken with the same device then it will be automatically available on the iCloud servers.

6. iCloud Photo Library

Photo Library is used to store different photos in one remote server. It can be accessed through other devices using the new photos application after it is available. They can also be accessed from the website – www.icloud.com. This feature is very helpful in saving the storage capacity of the device.

7. Storage

After signing up in the iCloud, the user is provided with 5 GB of storage service for free of cost. It can be either be used for storing photos or storing emails and others. However, the users can get more storage capacity if they wish. They can upgrade their account but the certain fees should be paid.

Similarly, there are many other features offered by iCloud. You just need to sign up and log in using your iPhone, iPod, iPad, Mac or windows computer. Hope your doubts on What is iCloud? has been cleared.