Mikey CampbellThe updates are expected to be available to Mac users before the Oct. 12 release of iOS 5, according to a source for Japanese Apple blog Macotakara. That would suggest a release sometime on either Monday or Tuesday.
Although Apple has not officially stated that an update is needed for either its Lion or iTunes software to be iCloud compatible, testers of the cloud-based service have been using pre-releases of Mac OS X 10.7.2 and iTunes 10.5 that were developed to deliver support.
iCloud is expected to roll out on Oct. 12, alongside iOS 5.
On Tuesday, Mac developers were issued a gold master of Mac OSX 10.7.2, which means the software is finalized and being prepared for release. iTunes 10.5, however, remains in beta.
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Makes sense, they don't want to collapse their servers on Friday with all the activations etc.
If you are currently a MobileMe subscriber, I would think it would be prudent to wait for the MobileMe-to-iCloud migration instructions from Apple.
If you are currently a MobileMe subscriber, I would think it would be prudent to wait for the MobileMe-to-iCloud migration instructions from Apple.
I used to be a subscriber, until Apple made it free. Now I'm a user.
Because it is an integral part of my business, I will definitely take your advice.
I used to be a subscriber, until Apple made it free. Now I'm a user.
Because it is an integral part of my business, I will definitely take your advice.
I forgot about the 'free' service. Mine was extended. You are smart to protect your liveihood.
I used to be a subscriber, until Apple made it free. Now I'm a user.
Because it is an integral part of my business, I will definitely take your advice.
if for business as well- make sure you explicitly backup E-mail (including mailboxes), Contacts, Calendar, etc. (with Archiving from those apps) - this is going to be a major switchover and will not go 100% smoothly
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