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Apple launches iCloud ahead of iOS 5 debut – Network World Fusion

Apple today launched iCloud, the free online synchronization and backup service that replaces MobileMe. Wednesday’s iCloud launch preceded the debut of iOS 5 — which was released around 1 p.m. ET. — and the upgrade to Mac OS X 10.7, … Continue reading

About the OS X Lion v10.7.2 Update

The 10.7.2 update is recommended for all OS X Lion users and includes general operating system fixes that improve the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac. It also includes support for iCloud, a breakthrough set of free cloud services … Continue reading

About Safari 5.1.1 for OS X Lion

Safari 5.1.1 includes support for iCloud, a breakthrough set of free cloud services. iCloud stores your Safari bookmarks and Safari Reading List and automatically pushes them to all your devices.

iCloud hits the desktop – everything you need to know – MacWorld UK

Apple has finally opened iCloud up to everyone. Macworld tells you everything you need to know about Apple’s new set of cloud-based services. iCloud replaces the company’s oft-maligned MobileMe service, offering a central online repository for your mail …

Apple launches iCloud ahead of iOS 5 debut – ARNnet

Apple today launched iCloud, the free online synchronization and backup service that replaces MobileMe. Wednesday’s iCloud launch preceded the debut of iOS 5 — which was released around 1 p.m. ET. — and the upgrade to Mac OS X 10.7, … Continue reading

Apple’s Newsstand Debuts, Grouping iOS Publications In One Folder – paidContent.org

Conde Nast, Bonnier, Future, Nomad Editions and Associated Newspapers were amongst the publishers whose titles were on board when Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) launched its Newsstand feature ahead of iOS 5’s full launch on Wednesday. The feature is a new …

Apple Using ICloud to Lock in Users After Online Misfires: Tech – BusinessWeek

Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) — Apple Inc.’s iCloud service, part of its first product release since the Oct. 5 death of Steve Jobs, may cement the loyalty of millions of consumers lured by Jobs’s pioneering mobile devices over the past decade. … Continue reading

IOS 5 Upgrade Error Reports Flood Apple’s Support Forum – CIO

Computerworld — Reports of problems with the iOS 5 upgrade flooded Apple’s support forum today. It’s unclear why users are not able to upgrade, but the snafu may be due to swamped servers on Apple’s end. Users said they encountered … Continue reading

Apple preps for iOS 5, iCloud with iTunes update – Network World Fusion

Apple today prepared iOS, Mac and Windows users for tomorrow’s launch of iOS 5 and iCloud by shipping iTunes 10.5. The update to Apple’s music player and iOS App Store portal also included a massive number of security patches: iTunes … Continue reading

Apple Releases iTunes 10.5 for iOS 5 & iCloud – Mac Observer

Apple has updated iTunes to version 10.5, an update that paves the way for the release of iOS 5 and the launch of Apple’s iCloud service, both of which launch on Wednesday. As part of iCloud, iTunes 10.5 also allows … Continue reading