Apple’s cloud storage service is called iCloud. You probably know him well and use his services. iCloud is much more than storage. Helps you sync notes and calendar events, open Safari tabs… Additionally, one of the most popular uses of iCloud is the Photo Library. Where your photos and videos are saved. All this causes iCloud space to fill up., and therefore you need more storage. This storage app, along with many other functions, is what Apple offers as part of the iCloud+ service.
What is iCloud+
As Apple itself calls it, iCloud+ is Apple’s premium cloud subscription service. The strength of this add-on is that. offers a series of improvements, offering more iCloud storage space for all photos and files, plus additional features like “Private Relay,” “Hide My Email,” and support for “HomeKit Secure Video.” If you are a Spanish user and want to test how this service works, you can access the three-month free trial offered by K-tuin.
What iCloud+ includes
By having an Apple account, also called Apple ID, you already have the most basic iCloud services. Gives you 5GB of free storage and the rest of the file synchronization functions. When you upgrade to iCloud+, you’ll benefit from even more capacity and advanced privacy features.
The first thing you will notice when coming from iCloud+ means your storage space will have increased. You have multiple tiers, starting at 50GB and going up to 12TB. Plus, you can share this storage with your Apple family and even integrate it into an Apple One plan to save money.
The first feature beyond storage is called Private Relay. It’s a kind of Apple VPN for Safari. Thanks to it we ensure that all the traffic we send from our device is encrypted. With iCloud Private Relay, browsing the Internet with Safari is much safer. It is designed to prevent websites and operators from creating a profile about you based on your IP address, location and browsing history. So if you activate it, you will immediately navigate much safer
There second additional function of iCloud+ en Hide my email. With it we can create random email addresses to subscribe you to new sites, web services or newsletters. When an email arrives at this address, it will automatically be forwarded to your real address. And if you no longer want to receive these emails, simply remove the random account from the settings to cut off this communication.
The third and final function does not belong to this area, but provides interesting value. It is expanded support for HomeKit-compatible surveillance cameras. It is now possible to have an unlimited number connected to HomeKit and recording, although this will depend on our monthly iCloud+ plan.
How much does iCloud+ cost?
iCloud+ is a subscription service which adds extra space and features for users, you can currently choose a plan with 50 GB, 200 GB, 2 TB, 6 TB or 12 TB of storage.
- 50 GB of iCloud space, 1 HomeKit camera, Private Relay and Hide email for 0.99 dollars per month.
- 200 GB of iCloud space, 5 HomeKit cameras, Private Relay and Hide email for 2.99 dollars per month.
- 2 TB of iCloud space, infinite HomeKit cameras, Private Relay and Hide email for 9.99 dollars per month.
- 6 TB of iCloud space, infinite HomeKit cameras, Private Relay and Hide email for 29.99 dollars per month.
- 12 TB of iCloud space, infinite HomeKit cameras, Private Relay and Hide email for 59.99 dollars per month.
iCloud+ is the best place to keep your photos, videos, files and sync all your Apple devices without limits. Plus, you’ll get more advanced protection while browsing Safari and you’ll be able to hide your email whenever you need to.
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