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what is different from icloud and icloud drive and i cloud

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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Mar 16, 2023 8:25 PM

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Posted on Mar 16, 2023 8:37 PM

iCloud is the overarching cloud-based construct Apple uses to deliver all of their services.


iCloud Drive is cloud-based network storage for users to store their data. Some of this space is used for automated device backups and for data synchronization across multiple user devices.


All Apple users get 5 GB of iCloud storage included w/ their AppleID for no additional charge.


iCloud+ is a subscription-based service providing ADDITIONAL iCloud storage. (Up to 2TB)

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Mar 16, 2023 8:37 PM in response to K-Young

iCloud is the overarching cloud-based construct Apple uses to deliver all of their services.


iCloud Drive is cloud-based network storage for users to store their data. Some of this space is used for automated device backups and for data synchronization across multiple user devices.


All Apple users get 5 GB of iCloud storage included w/ their AppleID for no additional charge.


iCloud+ is a subscription-based service providing ADDITIONAL iCloud storage. (Up to 2TB)

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