devices running version 5.0.
Other features of iCloud include:
- A free "@me.com" email address.
- "Find my iPhone," which lets users opt-in to geo-locate, lock and remote wipe their iPhone, Mac or iPad if it is lost or stolen.
- Photo Stream: a service that can automatically upload and store photos in a device's camera roll for access from another device.
- Device backups : iPhones and iPads can be automatically backed up to the iCloud mobile service daily when the screen is locked and the device is connected to Wi-Fi and a power source. Backups can also be done manually.
- Downloads: Purchases from the iTunes store, the iBookstore and the App Store can be saved in a digital locker and can be downloaded to the user's other Apple devices automatically or manually.
- Saved settings: Purchases from the App Store can store settings and data in iCloud so users don't have to re-enter information on multiple devices.
iCloud, which is offered as a freemium service from Apple, also offers paid storage plans. Customers can purchase 15 GB of storage for a $20 per year subscription fee. 25 GB of storage costs $40 per year and 55GB of storage costs $100 per year
