Apple’s default iCloud backup is convenient, but it quietly nudges iPhone owners into a monthly bill that can feel permanent ...

Backing up your iPhone to iCloud is a crucial step in protecting your personal data and making sure it remains accessible when needed. Whether you are upgrading to a new device, troubleshooting an ...

Our iPhones have become an integral part of our lives, storing a wealth of personal information, cherished memories, and important data. As such, regularly backing up your iPhone is a crucial step in ...

If you want to free up more iCloud storage, open the Photos app on your phone. Target videos, 4K clips, and burst photos to remove excess space. Use "Search Videos" or "Large Files" filters to locate ...

Owners of iPhones running on iOS 8 and earlier will soon lose the ability to use iCloud device backups, unless they update to iOS 9 or later. As a way to keep hold of your data, iCloud backups are ...

Starting next month, making a device backup over iCloud will require iOS 9 or later, Apple has informed some customers via email. New backups for iPhones and iPads running iOS 8 or earlier will no ...

Apple released iOS 18 this year, but if any of your Apple devices are somehow still running iOS 8 or earlier, it's time to update. This week, Apple published a support document online revealing that ...

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Don't lose your data. Here's how to make sure your iPhone is always backed up. Credit: Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images Need to backup your iPhone? As a rule of thumb, you should always backup ...

These old Apple products are starting to rot. The tech company has announced that several antiquated devices need software upgrades to use iCloud storage backups. In a customer memo, Apple announced ...

Before you trade in your phone, though, you must turn off Stolen Device Protection. To do this, go to Settings and select Privacy & Security. Swipe down the screen to the Security section and tap the ...

Make sure Apple Watch and old iPhone are updated and synced to iCloud > back up old phone > set up new phone. When asked to use Apple Watch, select Continue > keep devices close > follow on-screen ...