iCloud introduces “Drop Box” like syncing for Mac users

It seems that iCloud will enable “Drop Box” like document sharing for Mobile Documents. Short exploration of / Library directory reveals that it contains a Mobile Documents folder . This folder will be probably used for syncing your documents created with iWork. Another great news is that this wont be restricted to iWorks docs anymore, especially if you need to access files only across your Mac computers.

Apple preparing iTunes Match for release?

Apple has notified all iOS developers about their plans for resetting all iTunes Match accounts today. Apple has announced that this measure is necessary for improvement of the quality and stability of this new service. Complete reset of iCloud data isn’t something new as Apple did this already in a number of occasions while testing and releasing iOS 5 and iCloud beta versions.

To remind you, iTunes Match was planned as an important addition to iCloud and iOS 5. This will basically become a completely new music locker service offered by Apple. In exchange for a fee of US $24.99 iTunes Match will check your iTunes library and provide you with a high quality AAC version of every song which exists in the iTunes music catalogue.

New iTunes version 10.5 for Mac and Windows available for download

Apple has released the latest version of their superb iTunes software, which is a requisite for all iPhone and iPad users which want to upgrade to iOS 5. Since all elements of Apple’s diverse ecosystem are tightly connected iOS 5, iTunes 10.5 and the latest iPhone 4S model have been pushed out almost at the same time. Another hallmark of this upgrade for Apple is off course the long awaited iCloud service. iCloud enables users to store their data and content and access all of it on any iOS device. It remains to be seen how will iPhone and iPad users react to this new concept. If success of Google documents, Gmail and other cloud services indicates anything, iCloud could be a full scale success for Apple, especially given their traditional strive for absolute quality and constant innovation in all areas. Another great option is the ability to upgrade and sync your device with a wireless connection.

iCloud now live and available for download

Cupertino, California company has now officially launched their brand new cloud computing system, also known as the iCloud into the world. With iCloud you can sync your data between your iOS devices. From now on you can use it to access your Contacts, Mail, iWork and other services from any connected iOS device including iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. For users both experienced and novice iPhone users this means a whole new world which needs to be explored. And it seems that it will benefit iPhone and iPad users in a real way.

Apple presents iPhone 4S, Siri and iCloud on their Youtube channel

Apple has just released on Youtube the complete ‘Lets Talk iPhone’ event. First video covers iPhone 4S introduction with details on features and improvements this model offers. Second video is on Siri, which presents Siri’s voice assistance technology and the third video is all about Apple’s cloud system, the iCloud. You can see all three videos bellow. Let us hear your opinion, on Apple’s new offering. Surprised, satisfied, bored? Let us know your reaction in the comments bellow.

Apple to tie iCloud and iTunes login data?

Many Apple users have been frustrated by the fact that different elements in Apple system demand different login credentials. Compare this to the fact that you can access any Google service with just one identity and you will understand why this is not received particularly well by Apple users.

But as the launching date for iOS 5 and iPhone 5 gets closer Apple might rethink this strategy. As you probably know if you read our blog frequently, iOS will feature some exiting new and not so new features like full iCloud integration, Game Center, FaceTime, iTunes and so on. For any of those services you need to have a separate user login, but now according to a new rumor Apple is preparing a launch of a completely new Apple ID system.

Apple prepares their Apple Store staff for the launch of iOS 5 and iCloud

Most famous Cupertino company has started training their Store personel about iOS 5 and iCloud according to latest Apple rumors. The trainig is supposedly taken through their own corporate app called Retail Me.

In previous cases Apple has always connected the release of their hardware with a launch of a new iOS version. And more often than not training of their sales force was done just in time before the product launch, which in most cases meant 10 – 15 days before the official release date. If this will be same this time, then we could see the next iPhone model earlier than October as we expected previously.

iTunes Match beta music locker service launched, developers only

Apple has again being busy during the last couple of days with their new cloud services. This time they have announced in a email to all developers that iTunes Match is now open for beta testing. For those of our readers which don’t know, iTunes Match is an iCloud based music library for all your songs, which will enable to enjoy in your music wherever you happen to be, around the clock on any iOS device: iPhone, iPodTouch or iPad. When you subscribe to iTunes Match, you will get three months of free usage with your annual subscription fee. If you want to start using this new service, you must install the latest beta version of iOS 5 which is by the way available to iOS developers only. You can become an official developers if you pay annual fee of $99 without any other requirement needed.

Apple launches iCloud.com, for developers only!

Apple has just released its long awaited iCloud, a multimedia backup and streaming service. And indeed, it offers all you will ever want from such a service in a always recognizable Apple way. It will offer you web apps like what we see with Google apps and more like: Calendar, Mail, Contacts, iWork and so on. FindMyiPhone becomes a web app too!

Is Apple’s iCloud shattering our hopes?

iCloud was looking to be one of Apple’s biggest launches this year at the WWDC but will the new service with tons of layers actually be exciting. As the details continue to emerge what we first thought may not be completely accurate. Just yesterday reports were coming in that Apple had finalized deals with around four big record labels including Universal. This has been confirmed by the LA Times which suggests that the deals should be finalized sometime tomorrow, which means that everything should be set for Monday’s debut.