Q: Do I have to use iCloud with new Photos app?
I see that Apple has eliminated iPhoto and is going to require me to update to the new Photos app. When I read what Apple has to say about the update/change I am worried that I have to put my photos on the iCloud... I read quotes like "If you shoot a snapshot, slo-mo, or selfie on your iPhone, it’s automatically added to iCloud Photo Library as well" and "iCloud Photo Library automatically keeps all your photos in the cloud" directly from the Apple website. I absolutely do NOT want my photos on the iCloud. I currently take photos on my phone and upload them onto my Mac when I want to, and I want to continue to do this. So I'm trying hard NOT to update my software until I understand better what the new Photos app will require of me. Any help is appreciated.
Update is OS X 10.10.3, Photos app
Posted on Apr 28, 2015 6:51 PM
Community Specialists
Hello twimom227,
You do not have to use iCloud Photo Library to use the new Photos app. This is something that is purely optional and if you want to make sure that you are not using iCloud to have your photos stored, just look in the iCloud settings within System Preferences to toggle on and off the Photos option.
Get started with Photos for OS X
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204655
iCloud: Change iCloud feature settings
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH2613
Regards,
-Norm G.
Posted on Apr 30, 2015 12:49 PM