“Apple has given users a way to sync their purchased music, apps, and books wirelessly. With iCloud, whatever you download on one device–your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or computer–can be set to automatically download on all other devices,” Sharon Vaknin reports for CNET.
“For example, when you purchase a song from iTunes using your computer, it’ll immediately be downloaded onto your iPad also. Or, if you purchase a book on your iPhone, it’ll be downloaded to your computer and your iPad as well,” Vaknin reports. “More iCloud features, including calendar syncing and Photo Stream, will launch in the fall. Until then, you can use the iCloud beta for free to sync your music, apps, and books.”
More info and video the full article here.
MacDailyNews Note: We’ve been trying out the betas since they became available to developers (iOS users, you’re going to love Notifications Center! Our MDN app’s push notifications are working very nicely with iOS 5) and the set up for what can be used now boils down to:
1. Enable “automatic downloading” on your iOS devices (Settings > Store)
2. On your Mac, choose the content to share (iTunes > Preferences > Store)
3. Manage and download past purchases and view your iCloud items:
– Mac: iTunes Store > Purchased (in the left sidebar)
– iOS devices:
Music: iTunes > Purchased
iBooks: iBooks > Store > Purchased
Apps: App Store > Purchased (located in Updates on iPhone and iPod touch)