Is iCloud Free?

[supercooled]

I just updated to 10.7.2 and noticed the iCloud service. It didn't ask me for payment information but I've bought stuff from iTunes/Appstore before so the credentials are on record but usually it asks a million questions +1 to confirm your purchase which it didn't in this case. Didn't Apple say iCloud would be on a trial basis for the initial year?

I'm just using it to sync my contacts/mail/calendar for the time being. The multimedia functions will rarely, if ever, be used.

Thanks

 

[Macman45]

You Get 5GB

Of free storage, after that you can add extra as required. The @me email account is free.

 

[supercooled]

Of free storage, after that you can add extra as required. The @me email account is free.

Thanks Macman45! Is it tied to your Appstore login credentials or can you create a different account and gain another 5GB on another account? I'm assuming it's free as long as you keep the account active?

 

[Macman45]

No

Thanks Macman45! Is it tied to your Appstore login credentials or can you create a different account and gain another 5GB on another account? I'm assuming it's free as long as you keep the account active?

It's tied to your iTunes account.

 

[malias4]

i only use cloud to store settings no videos or photos

 

[Thetonyk123]

Be careful with the free 5gb because back-ups can take up alot of space.

 

[heyloo]

The first 5GB is free with your iCloud account and you're able to purchase more storage if you need it:

15GB: $20/yr
25GB: $40/yr
55GB: $100/yr

To save backup space, go to Settings -> iCloud -> Storage & Backup -> Manage Storage -> (Name of your Device) -> Backup Options -> and probably deselect Camera Roll and other apps that you don't need the settings backed up.