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Calculated Shard: 64 (from laksa162)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa064.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://fossbytes.com/what-is-icloud-plus/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://fossbytes.com/what-is-icloud-plus/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

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Here’s everything you get with iCloud+.\nStorage:\n50GB, 200GB, and 2TB storage\nplans\nstarting from $0.99.\niCloud Private Relay\n:\nKeeps your location private while browsing with Safari. You can read about\nhow Private Relay works\nin the linked article.\nHide My Email: Hide your real email address and remove trackers from incoming emails in Apple’s Mail app. You can also create a burner email. Read more about how it works\nhere\n.\nFamily Sharing:\nShare your iCloud storage with up to 5 family members.\nHomeKit Secure video:\nDepending on your plan, you can connect 1, 5, or unlimited cameras to your iCloud+ account.\nYour iCloud storage requirements are the principal decision-makers for whether you should upgrade to iCloud Plus. In essence, it offers more storage along with added features.\nIf you’re not using any iCloud alternatives and want more storage, iCloud Plus is a no-brainer. You can get paid plans and share them with your family. Private Relay and Hide My Email are also good services to keep your privacy online.\nHowever, if you don’t use iCloud, you may not need iCloud Plus. For instance, you can get Hide My Email-like features from DuckDuckGo Email Protection.\nThat said, if you’re someone who wants to use an iPhone along with a Windows or Android device, you should read our article on the\nright way to use the Apple ecosystem\n.\nIf you like this simple explainer, check out our\nShort Bytes\nsection. We take complex tech topics and break them into short, easy-to-understand articles.\nManik Berry\nWith a Master’s degree in journalism, Manik writes about big tech and has a keen eye for political-tech news. In his free time, he’s browsing the Kindle store for new stuff read. Manik also adores his motorcycle and is looking for new routes on weekends. He likes tea and cat memes. You can reach him at manik.berry@fossbytes.com","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/what-is-icloud-plus\/#main)\n\n[![FOSSBYTES-TECH-SIMPLIFIED-LOGO](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cropped-cropped-cropped-FOSSBYTES-TECH-SIMPLIFIED-LOGO.png)](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/)\n\n- [Guides](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/category\/how-to\/)\n- [Best of Lists](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/category\/more\/lists\/)\n- [Explained](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/category\/more\/what-is\/)\n- [Reviews](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/category\/reviews\/)\n- [Sponsored](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/category\/sponsored\/)\n- [Stories](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/web-stories\/)\n\n[![FOSSBYTES-TECH-SIMPLIFIED-LOGO](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cropped-cropped-cropped-FOSSBYTES-TECH-SIMPLIFIED-LOGO.png)](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/) \/ [More](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/category\/more\/) \/ [What is](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/category\/more\/what-is\/) \/ What Is iCloud Plus? Should You Upgrade From iCloud?\n\n[What is](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/category\/more\/what-is\/)\n\n# What Is iCloud Plus? Should You Upgrade From iCloud?\n[![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a5b1c73e039b503ed207484681fc5292?s=25&d=mm)](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/author\/manik-berry\/)By[Manik Berry](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/author\/manik-berry\/)\n\nDecember 23, 2021\n\nMarch 24, 2022\n\nUpdated on\n\nMarch 24, 2022\n\n![What is iCloud Plus](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/What-is-iCloud-Plus.jpg)\n\niCloud Plus or iCloud+ is a paid subscription to Apple’s cloud storage. While the company gives Apple users 5GB of free iCloud space, you can also upgrade to iCloud+ and get higher storage.\n\nApple launched iCloud Plus on June 7, 2021, at WWDC. The service was rolled out for public use later in September with iOS 15.\n\n## What are the iCloud+ features?\niCloud Plus gives you additional storage along with some cool features. Here’s everything you get with iCloud+.\n\n- **Storage:** 50GB, 200GB, and 2TB storage [plans](https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-in\/HT201238) starting from \\$0.99.\n- **[iCloud Private Relay](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/apples-icoud-private-relay-vs-vpn\/):** Keeps your location private while browsing with Safari. You can read about [how Private Relay works](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/what-is-icloud-private-relay\/) in the linked article.\n- Hide My Email: Hide your real email address and remove trackers from incoming emails in Apple’s Mail app. You can also create a burner email. Read more about how it works [here](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/apple-hide-my-email-how-to-use-it\/).\n- **Family Sharing:** Share your iCloud storage with up to 5 family members.\n- **HomeKit Secure video:** Depending on your plan, you can connect 1, 5, or unlimited cameras to your iCloud+ account.\n## Should you upgrade to iCloud+?\nYour iCloud storage requirements are the principal decision-makers for whether you should upgrade to iCloud Plus. In essence, it offers more storage along with added features.\n\nIf you’re not using any iCloud alternatives and want more storage, iCloud Plus is a no-brainer. You can get paid plans and share them with your family. Private Relay and Hide My Email are also good services to keep your privacy online.\n\nHowever, if you don’t use iCloud, you may not need iCloud Plus. For instance, you can get Hide My Email-like features from DuckDuckGo Email Protection.\n\nThat said, if you’re someone who wants to use an iPhone along with a Windows or Android device, you should read our article on the [right way to use the Apple ecosystem](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/the-right-way-to-use-the-apple-ecosystem\/).\n\nIf you like this simple explainer, check out our [Short Bytes](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/tag\/short-bytes\/) section. We take complex tech topics and break them into short, easy-to-understand articles.\n\n### More Simplified Tech Topics\\!\n- [What Is Cloud?](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/what-is-the-cloud\/)\n- [WhatIs SSD?](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/what-is-ssd-how-ssds-work-features\/)\n- [What Is HDD?](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/what-is-a-hard-disk-drive-hdd\/)\n- [What Is VRAM?](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/what-is-vram-how-does-it-differ-from-ram\/)\n- [What Is An Apple Card?](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/what-is-apple-card\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a5b1c73e039b503ed207484681fc5292?s=80&d=mm)\n\n**[Manik Berry](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/author\/manik-berry\/ \"Posts by Manik Berry\")**\n\nWith a Master’s degree in journalism, Manik writes about big tech and has a keen eye for political-tech news. In his free time, he’s browsing the Kindle store for new stuff read. Manik also adores his motorcycle and is looking for new routes on weekends. He likes tea and cat memes. You can reach him at manik.berry@fossbytes.com\n\n## Post navigation\n[PreviousHow To Open RAR Files On Windows And Mac? Extract Files Easily](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/how-to-open-rar-files-windows-mac\/)\n\n[NextVivaldi Launches First Android Automotive Browser For Polestar 2](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/vivaldi-browser-android-automotive-polestar\/)\n\n## Similar Posts\n- [![Apple October event](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Apple-October-event-768x432.jpg)](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/apple-october-2018-event-expect-ipad-pro-macbook\/)\n  \n  [News](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/category\/news\/) [Tech](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/category\/technology-tech\/)\n  \n  ### [What To Expect From Apple’s October 2018 Event: Bezel-less iPads? Budget MacBook? 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Read more about how it works [here](https:\/\/fossbytes.com\/apple-hide-my-email-how-to-use-it\/).\n- **Family Sharing:** Share your iCloud storage with up to 5 family members.\n- **HomeKit Secure video:** Depending on your plan, you can connect 1, 5, or unlimited cameras to your iCloud+ account.\n\nYour iCloud storage requirements are the principal decision-makers for whether you should upgrade to iCloud Plus. In essence, it offers more storage along with added features.\n\nIf you’re not using any iCloud alternatives and want more storage, iCloud Plus is a no-brainer. You can get paid plans and share them with your family. Private Relay and Hide My Email are also good services to keep your privacy online.\n\nHowever, if you don’t use iCloud, you may not need iCloud Plus. 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iCloud Plus or iCloud+ is a paid subscription to Apple’s cloud storage. While the company gives Apple users 5GB of free iCloud space, you can also upgrade to iCloud+ and get higher storage. Apple launched iCloud Plus on June 7, 2021, at WWDC. The service was rolled out for public use later in September with iOS 15. What are the iCloud+ features? iCloud Plus gives you additional storage along with some cool features. Here’s everything you get with iCloud+. Storage: 50GB, 200GB, and 2TB storage plans starting from $0.99. iCloud Private Relay : Keeps your location private while browsing with Safari. You can read about how Private Relay works in the linked article. Hide My Email: Hide your real email address and remove trackers from incoming emails in Apple’s Mail app. You can also create a burner email. Read more about how it works here . Family Sharing: Share your iCloud storage with up to 5 family members. HomeKit Secure video: Depending on your plan, you can connect 1, 5, or unlimited cameras to your iCloud+ account. Your iCloud storage requirements are the principal decision-makers for whether you should upgrade to iCloud Plus. In essence, it offers more storage along with added features. If you’re not using any iCloud alternatives and want more storage, iCloud Plus is a no-brainer. You can get paid plans and share them with your family. Private Relay and Hide My Email are also good services to keep your privacy online. However, if you don’t use iCloud, you may not need iCloud Plus. For instance, you can get Hide My Email-like features from DuckDuckGo Email Protection. That said, if you’re someone who wants to use an iPhone along with a Windows or Android device, you should read our article on the right way to use the Apple ecosystem . If you like this simple explainer, check out our Short Bytes section. We take complex tech topics and break them into short, easy-to-understand articles. Manik Berry With a Master’s degree in journalism, Manik writes about big tech and has a keen eye for political-tech news. In his free time, he’s browsing the Kindle store for new stuff read. Manik also adores his motorcycle and is looking for new routes on weekends. He likes tea and cat memes. You can reach him at manik.berry@fossbytes.com

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[What is](https://fossbytes.com/category/more/what-is/) # What Is iCloud Plus? Should You Upgrade From iCloud? [![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a5b1c73e039b503ed207484681fc5292?s=25&d=mm)](https://fossbytes.com/author/manik-berry/)By[Manik Berry](https://fossbytes.com/author/manik-berry/) December 23, 2021 March 24, 2022 Updated on March 24, 2022 ![What is iCloud Plus](https://fossbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/What-is-iCloud-Plus.jpg) iCloud Plus or iCloud+ is a paid subscription to Apple’s cloud storage. While the company gives Apple users 5GB of free iCloud space, you can also upgrade to iCloud+ and get higher storage. Apple launched iCloud Plus on June 7, 2021, at WWDC. The service was rolled out for public use later in September with iOS 15. ## What are the iCloud+ features? iCloud Plus gives you additional storage along with some cool features. Here’s everything you get with iCloud+. - **Storage:** 50GB, 200GB, and 2TB storage [plans](https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT201238) starting from \$0.99. - **[iCloud Private Relay](https://fossbytes.com/apples-icoud-private-relay-vs-vpn/):** Keeps your location private while browsing with Safari. You can read about [how Private Relay works](https://fossbytes.com/what-is-icloud-private-relay/) in the linked article. - Hide My Email: Hide your real email address and remove trackers from incoming emails in Apple’s Mail app. You can also create a burner email. Read more about how it works [here](https://fossbytes.com/apple-hide-my-email-how-to-use-it/). - **Family Sharing:** Share your iCloud storage with up to 5 family members. - **HomeKit Secure video:** Depending on your plan, you can connect 1, 5, or unlimited cameras to your iCloud+ account. ## Should you upgrade to iCloud+? Your iCloud storage requirements are the principal decision-makers for whether you should upgrade to iCloud Plus. In essence, it offers more storage along with added features. If you’re not using any iCloud alternatives and want more storage, iCloud Plus is a no-brainer. You can get paid plans and share them with your family. Private Relay and Hide My Email are also good services to keep your privacy online. However, if you don’t use iCloud, you may not need iCloud Plus. For instance, you can get Hide My Email-like features from DuckDuckGo Email Protection. That said, if you’re someone who wants to use an iPhone along with a Windows or Android device, you should read our article on the [right way to use the Apple ecosystem](https://fossbytes.com/the-right-way-to-use-the-apple-ecosystem/). If you like this simple explainer, check out our [Short Bytes](https://fossbytes.com/tag/short-bytes/) section. 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![What is iCloud Plus](https://fossbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/What-is-iCloud-Plus.jpg) iCloud Plus or iCloud+ is a paid subscription to Apple’s cloud storage. While the company gives Apple users 5GB of free iCloud space, you can also upgrade to iCloud+ and get higher storage. Apple launched iCloud Plus on June 7, 2021, at WWDC. The service was rolled out for public use later in September with iOS 15. ## What are the iCloud+ features? iCloud Plus gives you additional storage along with some cool features. Here’s everything you get with iCloud+. - **Storage:** 50GB, 200GB, and 2TB storage [plans](https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT201238) starting from \$0.99. - **[iCloud Private Relay](https://fossbytes.com/apples-icoud-private-relay-vs-vpn/):** Keeps your location private while browsing with Safari. You can read about [how Private Relay works](https://fossbytes.com/what-is-icloud-private-relay/) in the linked article. - Hide My Email: Hide your real email address and remove trackers from incoming emails in Apple’s Mail app. You can also create a burner email. Read more about how it works [here](https://fossbytes.com/apple-hide-my-email-how-to-use-it/). - **Family Sharing:** Share your iCloud storage with up to 5 family members. - **HomeKit Secure video:** Depending on your plan, you can connect 1, 5, or unlimited cameras to your iCloud+ account. Your iCloud storage requirements are the principal decision-makers for whether you should upgrade to iCloud Plus. In essence, it offers more storage along with added features. If you’re not using any iCloud alternatives and want more storage, iCloud Plus is a no-brainer. You can get paid plans and share them with your family. Private Relay and Hide My Email are also good services to keep your privacy online. However, if you don’t use iCloud, you may not need iCloud Plus. For instance, you can get Hide My Email-like features from DuckDuckGo Email Protection. That said, if you’re someone who wants to use an iPhone along with a Windows or Android device, you should read our article on the [right way to use the Apple ecosystem](https://fossbytes.com/the-right-way-to-use-the-apple-ecosystem/). If you like this simple explainer, check out our [Short Bytes](https://fossbytes.com/tag/short-bytes/) section. We take complex tech topics and break them into short, easy-to-understand articles. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a5b1c73e039b503ed207484681fc5292?s=80&d=mm) **[Manik Berry](https://fossbytes.com/author/manik-berry/ "Posts by Manik Berry")** With a Master’s degree in journalism, Manik writes about big tech and has a keen eye for political-tech news. In his free time, he’s browsing the Kindle store for new stuff read. Manik also adores his motorcycle and is looking for new routes on weekends. He likes tea and cat memes. You can reach him at manik.berry@fossbytes.com

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