Experts say it might be wise to take a fresh look at Apple's iCloud online information service.
I Finally Ditched iCloud and You Should Too
Apple recently redesigned iCloud with a more colorful, modern look, as first reported by MacRumors. The page now has an iOS-like layout, with tiles for your Apple ID account and Apple apps like Photos, Mail, iCloud Drive, Calendar and Notes.
"Apple has made iCloud a central online hub so that every Apple user can find all of their data in one place," Natalie Boese, a digital organization expert, told Lifewire via email. "Not only can you find your email, calendar, and contacts, but also your photos, notes, reminders, and your files in iCloud Drive and Find Devices. You can also manage your Apple ID, Apple Care for your registered Apple products, your iCloud Storage plan, and HomeKit Secure Video. With the latest redesign, you can even customize the layout by changing the tiles so you can see things exactly the way you want. This leads me to believe that more apps will be available on iCloud.com in the future."
The old iCloud look can be hard to navigate, but observers say the sleek new look makes it easier to access your data. You can customize the home page by placing specific items, such as your notes or photo gallery, where you want them. An option at the top of the screen lets you create a new email, note, calendar event and reminder. Or you can tap it to start a new Pages, Numbers or Keynote document.
