The Folder function in iCloud Drive WWDC 2019 was last announced. However, Apple released it in beta for iOS 13 and other programs at the last minute, emphasizing its later launch. Yes, the company has just added iCloud folders to the recently introduced beta of iOS 13.4 and we've been able to look it up.
This is how folders work in iCloud
Use folders in iCloud for convenience. If in the past we could share individual files and contacts from iCloud, now we can do it in folders. This greatly improves the chances of Internet interaction between the parties, adding long-term performance to solutions such as Google or Dropbox.
Sharing one iCloud folder, we must follow these steps:
- Open the Files and go to the iCloud Drive section.
- Find the folder you want to share.
- Press and hold its icon until the action menu is displayed and select Share.
- Alternatively, you can press Select, select a folder and then click Share.
- There we will select the "Add people" option. Similar to what we see in other apple apps when we want to share something we can collaborate with (notes, introductions).
From here, different folder sharing methods will be shown. We'll just send a "link" so that we can share to that folder in iCloud, acting as other services. There is an option for restrict access to a folder, both people and actions, as can be seen from the rest.
Finally, we will send it to your contacts. Currently, this is the job something unstable being a beta, but we were able to confirm its functionality. When a folder is "connected" between users, they can modify its content and sync with each other.
An essential function in a collaborative work
With the release of iCloud folders for all operating systems, the 13 13 upgrade cycle is closed, at least, depending on the features announced by Apple. As we mentioned earlier, it was introduced last summer and will finally reach all users with iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4 and MacOS 10.15.4 when it comes to its final version.
With these folders in the Apple cloud, circle closed be able to interact between users without switching to third-party solutions. At least, in its most basic functions. With this, we have:
- Shared Notes
- Workshop suite in partnership.
- Folders shared
As is the case in these cases, Apple is adding functionality that is already providing competition. While these are solutions include other features (history, remote wiping, etc.), Apple gives the user the minimum to be able to use the basic version. If you need something more complex, you can turn to third parties.
In a sense, Dropbox can be misunderstood among many users. light. Those who share folders only and work on documents internally, without having to use highly advanced functions you can see your needs covered by iCloud. In any case, folders in iCloud will still take time to become popular among users. At least, until the "park" of compatible devices is enough.
