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iCloud Standard Guide

iCloud Standard Guide

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iCloud Standard Guide

iCloud Standard Guide

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iCloud is a cloud storage and cloud computing service from Apple Inc. iCloud is a hub in a multi-devices environment, that allows your iPads, iPhones, iPod Touches, and Macs sync with each other and always have the same content. The service allows users to store data, such as music files, on remote computer servers that can be downloaded to multiple devices such as iOS-based devices, and personal computers running OS X or Microsoft Windows. This practical guide provides easy, step-by-step guidance to using the numerous features offered by iCloud, for first time users You will be guided through everything that you need to know about using iCloud on multiple platforms, as well as how to use it on a Windows PC. Learn about what iCloud can offer you with this practical guide, and what makes it better than other cloud services. It will take you through all of the iCloud services available, and help you to manage your contents easily across devices. You will also learn how to use Mail, Contacts, Calendar, and other iCloud services on Mac, PC, iOS devices or in the web browser. This book will also let you explore more on using iPhone and iTunes with iCloud, sync all contents without any hassle, and even back them up with iCloud. If you want to take full advantage of iCloud, then this is the right book for you.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
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iCloud Standard Guide
Credits
About the Authors
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
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Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendar
4
Collaborate with iMessage, Notes, and Reminders
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Index

iMessage


Since the 2000s, most people have been able to communicate with their family or friends not only by voice calling, but also by sending them a Short Message Service (SMS) message, commonly known as a text message. SMS has become the cheaper alternative to voice calls for staying in touch.

In 2011, Apple introduced a service called iMessage that allows you to send messages over the Internet using Apple's private protocol. So, you can send messages between iOS devices and Macs using your current data plan or Wi-Fi anywhere in the world as long as you are connected to the Internet.

Sometimes people compare iMessage with Blackberry Messenger (BBM), but these apps actually have different approaches. iMessage treats all messages and forms of conversation like SMS, while BBM uses an ordinary instant messaging scheme—like that of Yahoo! Messenger—with a profile picture and status.

Setting up iMessage on your iOS device

Before using iMessage on iOS device, you need to activate it. iOS will automatically...

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