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Calculated Shard: 94 (from laksa056)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa094.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 FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/which-icloud-subscription-is-right-for-you/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/which-icloud-subscription-is-right-for-you/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/which-icloud-subscription-is-right-for-you\/","crawl_time":1776366764,"first_indexed_time":1755332020,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,digitaltrends!www,\/phones\/which-icloud-subscription-is-right-for-you\/ s443","src_root_hash":"386433295579149494","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Which iCloud+ or Apple One subscription is right for you? - Digital Trends","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Saving documents and photos to the cloud is the best way to preserve your critical assets in case of theft, loss, or natural disaster. For Apple customers, iCloud is a favorite choice because it is designed to work seamlessly across all your devices.\nWith the iCloud service enabled, you get backup and syncing of and between devices for files, photos, calendars, contacts, notes, reminders, photos, email, and preferences. All iCloud accounts get 5GB of online storage space for free, but if you depend on iCloud for backup and syncing, you will need way more than 5GB. Apple is happy to oblige with various subscription levels to help you target the right amount of storage for your needs.\nWhile iCloud has a well-deserved good reputation, it’s not the only game in town. Check out our list of\nthe best cloud storage services\n.\niCloud storage subscriptions\nApple\nApple offers four monthly iCloud subscription levels to choose from to tie together your iPhones, iPads, Macs, and even some Windows computers.\nFree: 5GB of storage\n$0.99 per month for 50GB of storage\n$2.99 per month for 200GB of storage\n$9.99 per month for 2TB of storage\nFor those amounts, you can store anything you have parked or synced in iCloud Drive, plus app data, photos and videos, mobile device backups, iCloud Music Library audio, and data from contacts, calendar, mail, notes, and reminders stored in iCloud. Customers on a Family Sharing plan who purchase the $2.99 or $9.99 per month plans can share space with up to five added family members, with each person having a separate and private account and storage.\nWhich plan should you buy?\nApple\nWhen choosing an iCloud storage plan, think about why you need it and your intended use. If you’re using it in addition to other cloud services like\nGoogle Drive\n, Google Photos, or\nDropbox\n, you may not need to spring for as much storage space. On the other hand, if you find you’re running out of space for device backups or you’re using iCloud’s Desktop and Documents feature to sync devices, you may need more.\nFree:\nIf your life is not awash in Apple devices, or you already use Google services or Dropbox, the free version of the service may be all you need. While you may have to perform device backups directly to your Mac as opposed to iCloud, that shouldn’t be a problem.\n50GB plan ($12 per year):\nThis is the best plan for very casual users or those who employ additional backup strategies. Generally, you will want to have it hold your iPhone and iPad backups in the cloud — instead of your Mac — and store a moderate number of documents, images, or video.\n200GB plan ($36 per year):\nThis is the best plan for heavy users and those with families or friends to share storage space with. If you have multiple devices and want to keep them all backed up, use iCloud Drive regularly, or have been building a substantial iCloud Photo Library, 200GB is a good bet for you. It supports the family sharing feature for a total of six people on one account, each with their own private storage and log in.\n2TB plan ($120 per year):\nThis plan is for extreme power users, professional backup for files, photos, and videos, and family sharing. If you have multiple iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices or have a family with multiple devices, you use multiple iCloud services like iCloud Photo Library, Music Library, or iCloud Drive, and you intend to back up many devices to the cloud, consider the more expensive 2TB plan.\nThe new iCloud+\nFor those who were already paying iCloud subscribers, those subscriptions got an automatic free boost with\niCloud+\n, a new version of the service released with iOS 15. It includes privacy-focused features like\nPrivate Relay\n, Hide My Email, and HomeKit Secure Video. The upgrade offers internet encryption, faux email address creation, and enhanced support for home security cameras.\nApple One storage plan\nApple\nApple also recently launched the all-inclusive\nApple One\nservice that delivers all cloud benefits under one roof. Apple One bundles up to six Apple services into one subscription, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+,\nApple Fitness+\n, and iCloud storage.\nThere are several levels to Apple One, and you get an increased amount of iCloud storage with each, so depending on what you use, there might be a financial tradeoff. If you don’t use any of Apple’s ancillary subscription services, then stick to buying iCloud storage on its own. However, if you use Apple’s other services, this could save you money.\nApple One Individual Plan ($14.95 per month):\nThis option offers up to 50GB of iCloud storage for a single individual alongside access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade.\nApple One Family Plan ($19.95 per month):\nIf you have friends and family who are planning to buy iCloud storage, the Family Plan is a great option. Not only do you get 200GB of storage, but you’ll also get access to all the other Apple services you might already use, like Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade, sharable with five additional people.\nApple One Premier Plan ($29.95 per month):\nThis option offers 2TB of iCloud storage and access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+ to share with five additional people.\nThe Premier Plan — available only in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada — works nicely if you need 2TB of space in addition to all available Apple services, including\nApple Fitness+\n, which is not bundled into other plans.\nApple One works across Apple devices, including iPhone and iPod touch with iOS 14 or later, iPad with iPadOS 14 or later, Apple TV with TvOS 14 or later, and Mac with MacOS Big Sur 11.1 or later. If you subscribe through another device, you can get Apple One with earlier MacOS versions as well. Apple Fitness+, included with the Premier plan, requires the Apple Watch Series 3 or later. Even if you sign up for Apple One, you can still purchase additional iCloud storage.\nUpgrade or downgrade your iCloud storage\nReady to add additional iCloud storage? Of course, Apple makes this extremely easy to do right from your phone or iPad. To purchase additional iCloud storage on your iPhone or iPad, go to \nSettings > Apple ID > iCloud\n, Then tap on\nManage Storage > Change Storage Plan\nand choose the option you want. Then tap\nBuy\n, type in your Apple ID password, and tap\nOK\n.\nTo remove storage from your iCloud account, you follow the same sequence as above, except when you get to the Change Storage Plan you instead tap\nDowngrade Options\n, choose the plan you want, and then tap\nDone > Downgrade.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/which-icloud-subscription-is-right-for-you\/#h-maincontent)\n\nMenu\n\n[Digital Trends](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/)\n\n[Computing](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/)[AI](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/artificial-intelligence\/)[Phones](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/)[Gaming](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/gaming\/)[Entertainment](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/movies\/)[Audio \/ Video](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home-theater\/)[Autos](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/cars\/)[Smart Home](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/)[Videos](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/topic\/videos\/)\n\nSearch\n\n- Computing\n  Computing\n  - 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[Home](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/)\n2. [Phones](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/)\n3. [Apple](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/apple\/)\n4. [Buying Guides](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/buying-guides\/)\n5. [Computing](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/)\n6. [Mobile](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/)\n7. [Evergreens](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/guides\/)\n# Which iCloud+ or Apple One subscription is right for you?\nBy [Jackie Dove](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/users\/jackiedove\/)\n\nUpdated November 9, 2021\n\n[![Add as a preferred source on Google](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/content\/themes\/dt-stardust\/assets\/images\/google_preferred_source.webp)](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com \"Add as a preferred source on Google\")\n\nSave\n\nSaving documents and photos to the cloud is the best way to preserve your critical assets in case of theft, loss, or natural disaster. For Apple customers, iCloud is a favorite choice because it is designed to work seamlessly across all your devices.\n\nWith the iCloud service enabled, you get backup and syncing of and between devices for files, photos, calendars, contacts, notes, reminders, photos, email, and preferences. All iCloud accounts get 5GB of online storage space for free, but if you depend on iCloud for backup and syncing, you will need way more than 5GB. Apple is happy to oblige with various subscription levels to help you target the right amount of storage for your needs.\n\n*While iCloud has a well-deserved good reputation, it’s not the only game in town. Check out our list of [the best cloud storage services](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/best-cloud-storage-services-compared\/).*\n\n## iCloud storage subscriptions\n![iCloud storage options.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nApple\n\nApple offers four monthly iCloud subscription levels to choose from to tie together your iPhones, iPads, Macs, and even some Windows computers.\n\n- Free: 5GB of storage\n- \\$0.99 per month for 50GB of storage\n- \\$2.99 per month for 200GB of storage\n- \\$9.99 per month for 2TB of storage\n\nFor those amounts, you can store anything you have parked or synced in iCloud Drive, plus app data, photos and videos, mobile device backups, iCloud Music Library audio, and data from contacts, calendar, mail, notes, and reminders stored in iCloud. Customers on a Family Sharing plan who purchase the \\$2.99 or \\$9.99 per month plans can share space with up to five added family members, with each person having a separate and private account and storage.\n\n## Which plan should you buy?\n![Photos backups in iCloud.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nApple\n\nWhen choosing an iCloud storage plan, think about why you need it and your intended use. If you’re using it in addition to other cloud services like [Google Drive](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/how-to-use-google-drive\/), Google Photos, or [Dropbox](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/google-drive-vs-dropbox\/), you may not need to spring for as much storage space. On the other hand, if you find you’re running out of space for device backups or you’re using iCloud’s Desktop and Documents feature to sync devices, you may need more.\n\n**Free:** If your life is not awash in Apple devices, or you already use Google services or Dropbox, the free version of the service may be all you need. While you may have to perform device backups directly to your Mac as opposed to iCloud, that shouldn’t be a problem.\n\n**50GB plan (\\$12 per year):** This is the best plan for very casual users or those who employ additional backup strategies. Generally, you will want to have it hold your iPhone and iPad backups in the cloud — instead of your Mac — and store a moderate number of documents, images, or video.\n\n**200GB plan (\\$36 per year):** This is the best plan for heavy users and those with families or friends to share storage space with. If you have multiple devices and want to keep them all backed up, use iCloud Drive regularly, or have been building a substantial iCloud Photo Library, 200GB is a good bet for you. It supports the family sharing feature for a total of six people on one account, each with their own private storage and log in.\n\n**2TB plan (\\$120 per year):** This plan is for extreme power users, professional backup for files, photos, and videos, and family sharing. If you have multiple iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices or have a family with multiple devices, you use multiple iCloud services like iCloud Photo Library, Music Library, or iCloud Drive, and you intend to back up many devices to the cloud, consider the more expensive 2TB plan.\n\n### The new iCloud+\nFor those who were already paying iCloud subscribers, those subscriptions got an automatic free boost with [iCloud+](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-icloud\/), a new version of the service released with iOS 15. It includes privacy-focused features like [Private Relay](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/how-to-use-private-relay-in-ios\/), Hide My Email, and HomeKit Secure Video. The upgrade offers internet encryption, faux email address creation, and enhanced support for home security cameras.\n\n## Apple One storage plan\n![Apple Fitness Plus on Apple One.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nApple\n\nApple also recently launched the all-inclusive [Apple One](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/web\/apple-one-service-subscription-bundle-news\/) service that delivers all cloud benefits under one roof. Apple One bundles up to six Apple services into one subscription, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, [Apple Fitness+](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wearables\/fitness-plus-announced-apple-unveils-exercise-and-fitness-service\/), and iCloud storage.\n\nThere are several levels to Apple One, and you get an increased amount of iCloud storage with each, so depending on what you use, there might be a financial tradeoff. If you don’t use any of Apple’s ancillary subscription services, then stick to buying iCloud storage on its own. However, if you use Apple’s other services, this could save you money.\n\n- **Apple One Individual Plan (\\$14.95 per month):** This option offers up to 50GB of iCloud storage for a single individual alongside access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade.\n- **Apple One Family Plan (\\$19.95 per month):** If you have friends and family who are planning to buy iCloud storage, the Family Plan is a great option. Not only do you get 200GB of storage, but you’ll also get access to all the other Apple services you might already use, like Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade, sharable with five additional people.\n- **Apple One Premier Plan (\\$29.95 per month):** This option offers 2TB of iCloud storage and access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+ to share with five additional people.\n\nThe Premier Plan — available only in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada — works nicely if you need 2TB of space in addition to all available Apple services, including [Apple Fitness+](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/apple-watch-series-6-fitness-plus-itunes-moment\/), which is not bundled into other plans.\n\nApple One works across Apple devices, including iPhone and iPod touch with iOS 14 or later, iPad with iPadOS 14 or later, Apple TV with TvOS 14 or later, and Mac with MacOS Big Sur 11.1 or later. If you subscribe through another device, you can get Apple One with earlier MacOS versions as well. Apple Fitness+, included with the Premier plan, requires the Apple Watch Series 3 or later. Even if you sign up for Apple One, you can still purchase additional iCloud storage.\n\n## Upgrade or downgrade your iCloud storage\nReady to add additional iCloud storage? Of course, Apple makes this extremely easy to do right from your phone or iPad. To purchase additional iCloud storage on your iPhone or iPad, go to *Settings \\> Apple ID \\> iCloud*, Then tap on *Manage Storage \\> Change Storage Plan* and choose the option you want. Then tap *Buy*, type in your Apple ID password, and tap *OK*.\n\nTo remove storage from your iCloud account, you follow the same sequence as above, except when you get to the Change Storage Plan you instead tap *Downgrade Options*, choose the plan you want, and then tap *Done \\> Downgrade.*\n\n![Jackie Dove](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\n[Jackie Dove](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/users\/jackiedove\/)\n\nFormer Contributor\n\nJackie is an obsessive, insomniac tech writer and editor in northern California. A wildlife advocate, cat fan, and photo app…\n\nTopics\n\n- [Apple](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/apple\/)\n- [Buying Guides](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/buying-guides\/)\n- [Computing](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/)\n- [Mobile](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/)\n- [Apple](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/topic\/apple\/)\n- [Buying Guides](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/topic\/buying-guides\/)\n\n- [Phones](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/)\n\nSamsung could level up Galaxy S27 series performance away from the silicon\n\nThe next Galaxy flagship's best speed upgrade has nothing to do with its processor and everything to do with storage.\n\n![Samsung Galaxy S26 in the hands of a user.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nWhen Samsung fans debate next-generation performance, the conversation often centers on the processor. However, a new leak suggests that the Galaxy S27 series could get a substantial speed boost from somewhere that isn’t as glamorous or popular: its storage.\n\nAccording to a Korean blog post, Samsung is considering UFS 5.0, the next generation of Universal Flash Storage, for its lineup. But, like all good things, the rumor comes with a catch. The faster storage might only be available on select Galaxy S27 models, not the entire lineup.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/samsung-could-level-up-galaxy-s27-series-performance-away-from-the-silicon\/)\n\n- [Phones](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/)\n\nMotorola Razr Fold could finally hit the shelves next month\n\nMotorola's first book-style foldable is coming, and it's bringing big specs, bigger perks, and a launch date that finally makes the wait feel worth it.\n\n![Motorola Razr Fold featured image.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nAfter teasing the Razr Fold at CES 2026 and announcing the handset at MWC 2026, Motorola has been teasing prospective buyers without a definitive launch date. However, those who’ve been waiting faithfully can finally breathe, as the Razr Fold has got a real launch date (but there’s a catch).\n\nHow much does the Razr Fold cost?\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/motorola-razr-fold-could-finally-hit-the-shelves-next-month\/)\n\n- [Phones](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/)\n\nReady for phones with a massive 11,000mAh battery? Honor might just give you one\n\n![Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nBattery anxiety is real, at least for me; it definitely is. You know the feeling— you're halfway through a long day, your phone drops to 20%, and suddenly every notification feels like a threat. Honor, apparently, has had enough of that and is going all-in on fixing it. Fresh out of China comes a leak from Digital Chat Station suggesting that Honor is in trial production of a new battery with a rated capacity of 10,690mAh, which translates to a typical capacity of 11,000mAh, for a smartphone. I’m quite excited.\n\nThis isn't Honor's first rodeo with enormous batteries\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/ready-for-phones-with-a-massive-11000mah-battery-honor-might-just-give-you-one\/)\n\n## More Apple\n![Apple iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange next to the iPhone 17 Pro Max in Deep Blue](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\n### [iPhone 18 leaks are pouring in, but these Apple rumors excite me the most](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/iphone-18\/)\n\n![iPhone 17 iPhone Air iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max pre-order date](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\n### [These are the best iPhone 17 and iPhone Air deals: save on every new iPhone](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/iphone-17-deals\/)\n\n![The back of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\n### [Your complete guide to the Apple iPhone, an icon of mobile](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/iphone-everything-you-need-to-know\/)\n\n![Apple Watch SE3 in array](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\n### [Apple Watch SE 3: everything announced at launch](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wearables\/apple-watch-se-3\/)\n\n![iPhone Air held up , surrounded by the letters A and R](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\n### [iPhone Air: everything you need to know about Apple’s thinnest phone](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/apple-iphone-17-air\/)\n\n![Branding Logo](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Digital-Trends-Newsletter-Module-Update.jpg)\n\n**Upgrade your inbox: sign-up for our newsletters**\n\nCheck your inbox\\!\n\n[Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.dtmg.co\/privacy-policy)\n\n**Upgrade your lifestyle**Digital Trends helps readers keep tabs on the fast-paced world of tech with all the latest news, fun product reviews, insightful editorials, and one-of-a-kind sneak peeks.\n\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DigitalTrends)\n- [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/digitaltrends\/)\n- [Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/digitaltrends)\n- [YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC8wXC0ZCfGt3HaVLy_fdTQw?sub_confirmation=1)\n- [TikTok](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@digitaltrends)\n- [Pinterest](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/digitaltrends\/)\n- [LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/digitaltrends-com\/)\n- [Flipboard](https:\/\/flipboard.com\/@DigitalTrends)\n\n- [Phones](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/)\n- [Computing](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/)\n- [Gaming](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/gaming\/)\n- [Audio \/ Video](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home-theater\/)\n- [Smart Home](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/)\n- [Entertainment](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/movies\/)\n- [Automotive](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/cars\/)\n- [Tablets](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tablets\/)\n- [Wearables](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wearables\/)\n- [Space](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/space\/)\n- [Streaming Guides](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/topic\/streaming\/)\n- [Best Products](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/topic\/best-products\/)\n- [How-To Guides](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/topic\/how-to\/)\n- [Original Series](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/original-series\/)\n\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/about\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/contact-us\/)\n- [Advertise With Us](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/advertise-with-us\/)\n- [Editorial Guidelines](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/editorial-guidelines\/)\n- [Logo & Accolade Licensing](https:\/\/www.adcetera.com\/?utm_campaign=cl&utm_source=digitaltrends&utm_content=licensing_and_accolades&utm_medium=web)\n\n- [Subscribe to our Newsletter](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/newsletter\/)\n- [Branded Content](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/brc\/)\n- [Digital Trends Wallpapers](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wallpapers\/)\n- [Digital Trends in Spanish](https:\/\/es.digitaltrends.com\/)\n- [Digital Trends App Bundle](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/digital-trends-app-bundle\/)\n\n[![Digital Trends Media Group](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)](https:\/\/www.dtmg.co\/)\n\nDigital Trends Media Group\n\n6420 S. 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For Apple customers, iCloud is a favorite choice because it is designed to work seamlessly across all your devices.\n\nWith the iCloud service enabled, you get backup and syncing of and between devices for files, photos, calendars, contacts, notes, reminders, photos, email, and preferences. All iCloud accounts get 5GB of online storage space for free, but if you depend on iCloud for backup and syncing, you will need way more than 5GB. Apple is happy to oblige with various subscription levels to help you target the right amount of storage for your needs.\n\n*While iCloud has a well-deserved good reputation, it’s not the only game in town. Check out our list of [the best cloud storage services](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/best-cloud-storage-services-compared\/).*\n\n## iCloud storage subscriptions\n![iCloud storage options.](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2021\/07\/icloud-storage.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nApple\n\nApple offers four monthly iCloud subscription levels to choose from to tie together your iPhones, iPads, Macs, and even some Windows computers.\n\n- Free: 5GB of storage\n- \\$0.99 per month for 50GB of storage\n- \\$2.99 per month for 200GB of storage\n- \\$9.99 per month for 2TB of storage\n\nFor those amounts, you can store anything you have parked or synced in iCloud Drive, plus app data, photos and videos, mobile device backups, iCloud Music Library audio, and data from contacts, calendar, mail, notes, and reminders stored in iCloud. Customers on a Family Sharing plan who purchase the \\$2.99 or \\$9.99 per month plans can share space with up to five added family members, with each person having a separate and private account and storage.\n\n## Which plan should you buy?\n![Photos backups in iCloud.](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2021\/07\/photos-backups-in-icloud.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nApple\n\nWhen choosing an iCloud storage plan, think about why you need it and your intended use. If you’re using it in addition to other cloud services like [Google Drive](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/how-to-use-google-drive\/), Google Photos, or [Dropbox](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/google-drive-vs-dropbox\/), you may not need to spring for as much storage space. On the other hand, if you find you’re running out of space for device backups or you’re using iCloud’s Desktop and Documents feature to sync devices, you may need more.\n\n**Free:** If your life is not awash in Apple devices, or you already use Google services or Dropbox, the free version of the service may be all you need. While you may have to perform device backups directly to your Mac as opposed to iCloud, that shouldn’t be a problem.\n\n**50GB plan (\\$12 per year):** This is the best plan for very casual users or those who employ additional backup strategies. Generally, you will want to have it hold your iPhone and iPad backups in the cloud — instead of your Mac — and store a moderate number of documents, images, or video.\n\n**200GB plan (\\$36 per year):** This is the best plan for heavy users and those with families or friends to share storage space with. If you have multiple devices and want to keep them all backed up, use iCloud Drive regularly, or have been building a substantial iCloud Photo Library, 200GB is a good bet for you. It supports the family sharing feature for a total of six people on one account, each with their own private storage and log in.\n\n**2TB plan (\\$120 per year):** This plan is for extreme power users, professional backup for files, photos, and videos, and family sharing. If you have multiple iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices or have a family with multiple devices, you use multiple iCloud services like iCloud Photo Library, Music Library, or iCloud Drive, and you intend to back up many devices to the cloud, consider the more expensive 2TB plan.\n\n### The new iCloud+\nFor those who were already paying iCloud subscribers, those subscriptions got an automatic free boost with [iCloud+](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-icloud\/), a new version of the service released with iOS 15. It includes privacy-focused features like [Private Relay](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/how-to-use-private-relay-in-ios\/), Hide My Email, and HomeKit Secure Video. The upgrade offers internet encryption, faux email address creation, and enhanced support for home security cameras.\n\n## Apple One storage plan\n![Apple Fitness Plus on Apple One.](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2021\/07\/apple_fitness-plus-screens-appletv-ipadpro-applewatch-iphone11_09152020.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nApple\n\nApple also recently launched the all-inclusive [Apple One](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/web\/apple-one-service-subscription-bundle-news\/) service that delivers all cloud benefits under one roof. Apple One bundles up to six Apple services into one subscription, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, [Apple Fitness+](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wearables\/fitness-plus-announced-apple-unveils-exercise-and-fitness-service\/), and iCloud storage.\n\nThere are several levels to Apple One, and you get an increased amount of iCloud storage with each, so depending on what you use, there might be a financial tradeoff. If you don’t use any of Apple’s ancillary subscription services, then stick to buying iCloud storage on its own. However, if you use Apple’s other services, this could save you money.\n\n- **Apple One Individual Plan (\\$14.95 per month):** This option offers up to 50GB of iCloud storage for a single individual alongside access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade.\n- **Apple One Family Plan (\\$19.95 per month):** If you have friends and family who are planning to buy iCloud storage, the Family Plan is a great option. Not only do you get 200GB of storage, but you’ll also get access to all the other Apple services you might already use, like Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade, sharable with five additional people.\n- **Apple One Premier Plan (\\$29.95 per month):** This option offers 2TB of iCloud storage and access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+ to share with five additional people.\n\nThe Premier Plan — available only in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada — works nicely if you need 2TB of space in addition to all available Apple services, including [Apple Fitness+](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/apple-watch-series-6-fitness-plus-itunes-moment\/), which is not bundled into other plans.\n\nApple One works across Apple devices, including iPhone and iPod touch with iOS 14 or later, iPad with iPadOS 14 or later, Apple TV with TvOS 14 or later, and Mac with MacOS Big Sur 11.1 or later. If you subscribe through another device, you can get Apple One with earlier MacOS versions as well. Apple Fitness+, included with the Premier plan, requires the Apple Watch Series 3 or later. Even if you sign up for Apple One, you can still purchase additional iCloud storage.\n\n## Upgrade or downgrade your iCloud storage\nReady to add additional iCloud storage? Of course, Apple makes this extremely easy to do right from your phone or iPad. To purchase additional iCloud storage on your iPhone or iPad, go to *Settings \\> Apple ID \\> iCloud*, Then tap on *Manage Storage \\> Change Storage Plan* and choose the option you want. Then tap *Buy*, type in your Apple ID password, and tap *OK*.\n\nTo remove storage from your iCloud account, you follow the same sequence as above, except when you get to the Change Storage Plan you instead tap *Downgrade Options*, choose the plan you want, and then tap *Done \\> Downgrade.*","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Saving documents and photos to the cloud is the best way to preserve your critical assets in case of theft, loss, or natural disaster. For Apple customers, iCloud is a favorite choice because it is designed to work seamlessly across all your devices. With the iCloud service enabled, you get backup and syncing of and between devices for files, photos, calendars, contacts, notes, reminders, photos, email, and preferences. All iCloud accounts get 5GB of online storage space for free, but if you depend on iCloud for backup and syncing, you will need way more than 5GB. Apple is happy to oblige with various subscription levels to help you target the right amount of storage for your needs. While iCloud has a well-deserved good reputation, it’s not the only game in town. Check out our list of the best cloud storage services . iCloud storage subscriptions Apple Apple offers four monthly iCloud subscription levels to choose from to tie together your iPhones, iPads, Macs, and even some Windows computers. Free: 5GB of storage $0.99 per month for 50GB of storage $2.99 per month for 200GB of storage $9.99 per month for 2TB of storage For those amounts, you can store anything you have parked or synced in iCloud Drive, plus app data, photos and videos, mobile device backups, iCloud Music Library audio, and data from contacts, calendar, mail, notes, and reminders stored in iCloud. Customers on a Family Sharing plan who purchase the $2.99 or $9.99 per month plans can share space with up to five added family members, with each person having a separate and private account and storage. Which plan should you buy? Apple When choosing an iCloud storage plan, think about why you need it and your intended use. If you’re using it in addition to other cloud services like Google Drive , Google Photos, or Dropbox , you may not need to spring for as much storage space. On the other hand, if you find you’re running out of space for device backups or you’re using iCloud’s Desktop and Documents feature to sync devices, you may need more. Free: If your life is not awash in Apple devices, or you already use Google services or Dropbox, the free version of the service may be all you need. While you may have to perform device backups directly to your Mac as opposed to iCloud, that shouldn’t be a problem. 50GB plan ($12 per year): This is the best plan for very casual users or those who employ additional backup strategies. Generally, you will want to have it hold your iPhone and iPad backups in the cloud — instead of your Mac — and store a moderate number of documents, images, or video. 200GB plan ($36 per year): This is the best plan for heavy users and those with families or friends to share storage space with. If you have multiple devices and want to keep them all backed up, use iCloud Drive regularly, or have been building a substantial iCloud Photo Library, 200GB is a good bet for you. It supports the family sharing feature for a total of six people on one account, each with their own private storage and log in. 2TB plan ($120 per year): This plan is for extreme power users, professional backup for files, photos, and videos, and family sharing. If you have multiple iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices or have a family with multiple devices, you use multiple iCloud services like iCloud Photo Library, Music Library, or iCloud Drive, and you intend to back up many devices to the cloud, consider the more expensive 2TB plan. The new iCloud+ For those who were already paying iCloud subscribers, those subscriptions got an automatic free boost with iCloud+ , a new version of the service released with iOS 15. It includes privacy-focused features like Private Relay , Hide My Email, and HomeKit Secure Video. The upgrade offers internet encryption, faux email address creation, and enhanced support for home security cameras. Apple One storage plan Apple Apple also recently launched the all-inclusive Apple One service that delivers all cloud benefits under one roof. Apple One bundles up to six Apple services into one subscription, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+ , and iCloud storage. There are several levels to Apple One, and you get an increased amount of iCloud storage with each, so depending on what you use, there might be a financial tradeoff. If you don’t use any of Apple’s ancillary subscription services, then stick to buying iCloud storage on its own. However, if you use Apple’s other services, this could save you money. Apple One Individual Plan ($14.95 per month): This option offers up to 50GB of iCloud storage for a single individual alongside access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade. Apple One Family Plan ($19.95 per month): If you have friends and family who are planning to buy iCloud storage, the Family Plan is a great option. Not only do you get 200GB of storage, but you’ll also get access to all the other Apple services you might already use, like Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade, sharable with five additional people. Apple One Premier Plan ($29.95 per month): This option offers 2TB of iCloud storage and access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+ to share with five additional people. The Premier Plan — available only in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada — works nicely if you need 2TB of space in addition to all available Apple services, including Apple Fitness+ , which is not bundled into other plans. Apple One works across Apple devices, including iPhone and iPod touch with iOS 14 or later, iPad with iPadOS 14 or later, Apple TV with TvOS 14 or later, and Mac with MacOS Big Sur 11.1 or later. If you subscribe through another device, you can get Apple One with earlier MacOS versions as well. Apple Fitness+, included with the Premier plan, requires the Apple Watch Series 3 or later. Even if you sign up for Apple One, you can still purchase additional iCloud storage. Upgrade or downgrade your iCloud storage Ready to add additional iCloud storage? Of course, Apple makes this extremely easy to do right from your phone or iPad. To purchase additional iCloud storage on your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Apple ID > iCloud , Then tap on Manage Storage > Change Storage Plan and choose the option you want. Then tap Buy , type in your Apple ID password, and tap OK . To remove storage from your iCloud account, you follow the same sequence as above, except when you get to the Change Storage Plan you instead tap Downgrade Options , choose the plan you want, and then tap Done > Downgrade.
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For Apple customers, iCloud is a favorite choice because it is designed to work seamlessly across all your devices. With the iCloud service enabled, you get backup and syncing of and between devices for files, photos, calendars, contacts, notes, reminders, photos, email, and preferences. All iCloud accounts get 5GB of online storage space for free, but if you depend on iCloud for backup and syncing, you will need way more than 5GB. Apple is happy to oblige with various subscription levels to help you target the right amount of storage for your needs. While iCloud has a well-deserved good reputation, it’s not the only game in town. Check out our list of [the best cloud storage services](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/best-cloud-storage-services-compared/). ## iCloud storage subscriptions ![iCloud storage options.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Apple Apple offers four monthly iCloud subscription levels to choose from to tie together your iPhones, iPads, Macs, and even some Windows computers. - Free: 5GB of storage - \$0.99 per month for 50GB of storage - \$2.99 per month for 200GB of storage - \$9.99 per month for 2TB of storage For those amounts, you can store anything you have parked or synced in iCloud Drive, plus app data, photos and videos, mobile device backups, iCloud Music Library audio, and data from contacts, calendar, mail, notes, and reminders stored in iCloud. Customers on a Family Sharing plan who purchase the \$2.99 or \$9.99 per month plans can share space with up to five added family members, with each person having a separate and private account and storage. ## Which plan should you buy? ![Photos backups in iCloud.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Apple When choosing an iCloud storage plan, think about why you need it and your intended use. If you’re using it in addition to other cloud services like [Google Drive](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-use-google-drive/), Google Photos, or [Dropbox](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/google-drive-vs-dropbox/), you may not need to spring for as much storage space. On the other hand, if you find you’re running out of space for device backups or you’re using iCloud’s Desktop and Documents feature to sync devices, you may need more. Free: If your life is not awash in Apple devices, or you already use Google services or Dropbox, the free version of the service may be all you need. While you may have to perform device backups directly to your Mac as opposed to iCloud, that shouldn’t be a problem. 50GB plan (\$12 per year): This is the best plan for very casual users or those who employ additional backup strategies. Generally, you will want to have it hold your iPhone and iPad backups in the cloud — instead of your Mac — and store a moderate number of documents, images, or video. 200GB plan (\$36 per year): This is the best plan for heavy users and those with families or friends to share storage space with. If you have multiple devices and want to keep them all backed up, use iCloud Drive regularly, or have been building a substantial iCloud Photo Library, 200GB is a good bet for you. It supports the family sharing feature for a total of six people on one account, each with their own private storage and log in. 2TB plan (\$120 per year): This plan is for extreme power users, professional backup for files, photos, and videos, and family sharing. If you have multiple iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices or have a family with multiple devices, you use multiple iCloud services like iCloud Photo Library, Music Library, or iCloud Drive, and you intend to back up many devices to the cloud, consider the more expensive 2TB plan. ### The new iCloud+ For those who were already paying iCloud subscribers, those subscriptions got an automatic free boost with [iCloud+](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/everything-you-need-to-know-about-icloud/), a new version of the service released with iOS 15. It includes privacy-focused features like [Private Relay](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/how-to-use-private-relay-in-ios/), Hide My Email, and HomeKit Secure Video. The upgrade offers internet encryption, faux email address creation, and enhanced support for home security cameras. ## Apple One storage plan ![Apple Fitness Plus on Apple One.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Apple Apple also recently launched the all-inclusive [Apple One](https://www.digitaltrends.com/web/apple-one-service-subscription-bundle-news/) service that delivers all cloud benefits under one roof. Apple One bundles up to six Apple services into one subscription, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, [Apple Fitness+](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/fitness-plus-announced-apple-unveils-exercise-and-fitness-service/), and iCloud storage. There are several levels to Apple One, and you get an increased amount of iCloud storage with each, so depending on what you use, there might be a financial tradeoff. If you don’t use any of Apple’s ancillary subscription services, then stick to buying iCloud storage on its own. However, if you use Apple’s other services, this could save you money. - Apple One Individual Plan (\$14.95 per month): This option offers up to 50GB of iCloud storage for a single individual alongside access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade. - Apple One Family Plan (\$19.95 per month): If you have friends and family who are planning to buy iCloud storage, the Family Plan is a great option. Not only do you get 200GB of storage, but you’ll also get access to all the other Apple services you might already use, like Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade, sharable with five additional people. - Apple One Premier Plan (\$29.95 per month): This option offers 2TB of iCloud storage and access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+ to share with five additional people. The Premier Plan — available only in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada — works nicely if you need 2TB of space in addition to all available Apple services, including [Apple Fitness+](https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/apple-watch-series-6-fitness-plus-itunes-moment/), which is not bundled into other plans. Apple One works across Apple devices, including iPhone and iPod touch with iOS 14 or later, iPad with iPadOS 14 or later, Apple TV with TvOS 14 or later, and Mac with MacOS Big Sur 11.1 or later. If you subscribe through another device, you can get Apple One with earlier MacOS versions as well. Apple Fitness+, included with the Premier plan, requires the Apple Watch Series 3 or later. Even if you sign up for Apple One, you can still purchase additional iCloud storage. ## Upgrade or downgrade your iCloud storage Ready to add additional iCloud storage? Of course, Apple makes this extremely easy to do right from your phone or iPad. To purchase additional iCloud storage on your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings \> Apple ID \> iCloud, Then tap on Manage Storage \> Change Storage Plan and choose the option you want. Then tap Buy, type in your Apple ID password, and tap OK. To remove storage from your iCloud account, you follow the same sequence as above, except when you get to the Change Storage Plan you instead tap Downgrade Options, choose the plan you want, and then tap Done \> Downgrade. ![Jackie Dove](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) [Jackie Dove](https://www.digitaltrends.com/users/jackiedove/) Former Contributor Jackie is an obsessive, insomniac tech writer and editor in northern California. 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Readable Markdown	Saving documents and photos to the cloud is the best way to preserve your critical assets in case of theft, loss, or natural disaster. For Apple customers, iCloud is a favorite choice because it is designed to work seamlessly across all your devices. With the iCloud service enabled, you get backup and syncing of and between devices for files, photos, calendars, contacts, notes, reminders, photos, email, and preferences. All iCloud accounts get 5GB of online storage space for free, but if you depend on iCloud for backup and syncing, you will need way more than 5GB. Apple is happy to oblige with various subscription levels to help you target the right amount of storage for your needs. While iCloud has a well-deserved good reputation, it’s not the only game in town. Check out our list of [the best cloud storage services](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/best-cloud-storage-services-compared/). ## iCloud storage subscriptions ![iCloud storage options.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2021/07/icloud-storage.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Apple Apple offers four monthly iCloud subscription levels to choose from to tie together your iPhones, iPads, Macs, and even some Windows computers. - Free: 5GB of storage - \$0.99 per month for 50GB of storage - \$2.99 per month for 200GB of storage - \$9.99 per month for 2TB of storage For those amounts, you can store anything you have parked or synced in iCloud Drive, plus app data, photos and videos, mobile device backups, iCloud Music Library audio, and data from contacts, calendar, mail, notes, and reminders stored in iCloud. Customers on a Family Sharing plan who purchase the \$2.99 or \$9.99 per month plans can share space with up to five added family members, with each person having a separate and private account and storage. ## Which plan should you buy? ![Photos backups in iCloud.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2021/07/photos-backups-in-icloud.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Apple When choosing an iCloud storage plan, think about why you need it and your intended use. If you’re using it in addition to other cloud services like [Google Drive](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-use-google-drive/), Google Photos, or [Dropbox](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/google-drive-vs-dropbox/), you may not need to spring for as much storage space. On the other hand, if you find you’re running out of space for device backups or you’re using iCloud’s Desktop and Documents feature to sync devices, you may need more. Free: If your life is not awash in Apple devices, or you already use Google services or Dropbox, the free version of the service may be all you need. While you may have to perform device backups directly to your Mac as opposed to iCloud, that shouldn’t be a problem. 50GB plan (\$12 per year): This is the best plan for very casual users or those who employ additional backup strategies. Generally, you will want to have it hold your iPhone and iPad backups in the cloud — instead of your Mac — and store a moderate number of documents, images, or video. 200GB plan (\$36 per year): This is the best plan for heavy users and those with families or friends to share storage space with. If you have multiple devices and want to keep them all backed up, use iCloud Drive regularly, or have been building a substantial iCloud Photo Library, 200GB is a good bet for you. It supports the family sharing feature for a total of six people on one account, each with their own private storage and log in. 2TB plan (\$120 per year): This plan is for extreme power users, professional backup for files, photos, and videos, and family sharing. If you have multiple iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices or have a family with multiple devices, you use multiple iCloud services like iCloud Photo Library, Music Library, or iCloud Drive, and you intend to back up many devices to the cloud, consider the more expensive 2TB plan. ### The new iCloud+ For those who were already paying iCloud subscribers, those subscriptions got an automatic free boost with [iCloud+](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/everything-you-need-to-know-about-icloud/), a new version of the service released with iOS 15. It includes privacy-focused features like [Private Relay](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/how-to-use-private-relay-in-ios/), Hide My Email, and HomeKit Secure Video. The upgrade offers internet encryption, faux email address creation, and enhanced support for home security cameras. ## Apple One storage plan ![Apple Fitness Plus on Apple One.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2021/07/apple_fitness-plus-screens-appletv-ipadpro-applewatch-iphone11_09152020.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Apple Apple also recently launched the all-inclusive [Apple One](https://www.digitaltrends.com/web/apple-one-service-subscription-bundle-news/) service that delivers all cloud benefits under one roof. Apple One bundles up to six Apple services into one subscription, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, [Apple Fitness+](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/fitness-plus-announced-apple-unveils-exercise-and-fitness-service/), and iCloud storage. There are several levels to Apple One, and you get an increased amount of iCloud storage with each, so depending on what you use, there might be a financial tradeoff. If you don’t use any of Apple’s ancillary subscription services, then stick to buying iCloud storage on its own. However, if you use Apple’s other services, this could save you money. - Apple One Individual Plan (\$14.95 per month): This option offers up to 50GB of iCloud storage for a single individual alongside access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade. - Apple One Family Plan (\$19.95 per month): If you have friends and family who are planning to buy iCloud storage, the Family Plan is a great option. Not only do you get 200GB of storage, but you’ll also get access to all the other Apple services you might already use, like Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade, sharable with five additional people. - Apple One Premier Plan (\$29.95 per month): This option offers 2TB of iCloud storage and access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+ to share with five additional people. The Premier Plan — available only in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada — works nicely if you need 2TB of space in addition to all available Apple services, including [Apple Fitness+](https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/apple-watch-series-6-fitness-plus-itunes-moment/), which is not bundled into other plans. Apple One works across Apple devices, including iPhone and iPod touch with iOS 14 or later, iPad with iPadOS 14 or later, Apple TV with TvOS 14 or later, and Mac with MacOS Big Sur 11.1 or later. If you subscribe through another device, you can get Apple One with earlier MacOS versions as well. Apple Fitness+, included with the Premier plan, requires the Apple Watch Series 3 or later. Even if you sign up for Apple One, you can still purchase additional iCloud storage. ## Upgrade or downgrade your iCloud storage Ready to add additional iCloud storage? Of course, Apple makes this extremely easy to do right from your phone or iPad. To purchase additional iCloud storage on your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings \> Apple ID \> iCloud, Then tap on Manage Storage \> Change Storage Plan and choose the option you want. Then tap Buy, type in your Apple ID password, and tap OK. To remove storage from your iCloud account, you follow the same sequence as above, except when you get to the Change Storage Plan you instead tap Downgrade Options, choose the plan you want, and then tap Done \> Downgrade.
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