Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS, provides a cloud-based service that allows users to store data, such as photos, videos, documents, and device backups, on remote servers. This service facilitates data synchronization across multiple devices linked to the same user account. An example includes automatically backing up iPhone photos to a remote server, making them accessible on an iPad or a Mac.
Utilizing a cloud-based storage system offers several advantages, including data redundancy, accessibility from various locations, and simplified device management. Historically, managing local storage on individual devices presented challenges in terms of data loss due to hardware failure and difficulties in transferring data between devices. Cloud storage addresses these issues by providing a central, secure repository for user data, thus improving user experience and data security.