A range of small changes have been made to the iCloud website, including new iCloud Photos navigation options, a wallpaper for the homepage, and dark mode.
iCloud website updated
Apple provides a web interface for iCloud services and data, so those needing access while away from their iPhone can get it. The simple interface provides access to Photos, Files, Calendar, Reminders, Notes, and more via iCloud sync.
Updates to the website are few and far between, but it tends to follow Apple's OS changes as needed. The latest update is a long time coming, as dark mode has been available since iOS 13.
In addition to dark mode across the website, users can customize the background on the homepage. The homepage has a row of icons and widgets that can be added for viewing notes, photos, reminders, and other content at a glance unless you have Advanced Data Protection turned on.
Other improvements include an updated iCloud Calendar design and support for the Hijri calendar, a shared view in iCloud Drive, improved navigation in Photos, pinned Notes, and new organization in Reminders. These changes also apply to the homepage widgets.
iCloud.com will look different based on your settings. In order to get access to all of the features like a customizable homepage, you'll not be able to use Advanced Data Protection. Some users won't be able to utilize iCloud.com at all thanks to a toggle in Settings on iPhone and iPad which removes access to iCloud Data on the web.
Of course, all of the information available on the website is on your Apple devices, so users may choose to prioritize data security over having a customizable homepage. Apple's iCloud website isn't the most useful tool, but it acts as a stopgap for Windows users.
If Apple wanted the iCloud website to be more useful and functional, it could consider including access to Apple Music, Apple News, Apple Fitness+, or Apple TV+. Otherwise, the page is more utilitarian than user destination.