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iCloud Backup and Sync

Discussions center on using iCloud for automatic backups, file syncing, and data management in the Apple ecosystem, debating its reliability, deep device integration, pros/cons, and alternatives like Dropbox or Google Drive.

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yapcguy • Sep 18, 2013 • View on HN

I guess Apple wants you to use iCloud...

rimliu • Aug 18, 2017 • View on HN

Why not to use iCloud? It handles backups and sync.

briandear • Jan 4, 2018 • View on HN

Store everything on iCloud Drive and it does backup "automatic" and invisibly.

selsta • Aug 8, 2021 • View on HN

How is this iCloud specific? You could do the same with Google Photos or OneDrive.

pjmlp • May 23, 2017 • View on HN

You should talk to iOS developers about iCloud.

shdh • Jan 16, 2024 • View on HN

I use iCloud instead and it works great.

phone8675309 • Mar 21, 2024 • View on HN

Only works if you use iCloud, which I don't.

hestefisk • Apr 6, 2020 • View on HN

I would love iCloud support for this, but unfortunately I don’t think Apple will ever budge :(

Flow • Jan 2, 2015 • View on HN

AFAIK, it has no iCloud integration.

xvector • Jun 12, 2019 • View on HN

Just use iCloud instead of Dropbox.