iCloud

Apple’s Secret Plan For Its Cash Stash – Forbes

Apple has $100 billion of cash and a lot of ways to spend it. Add more retail stores? Check. Set up more server farms to support its iCloud service? Check. Build a second campus in Cupertino, Calif. to house its … Continue reading

Apple criticised by Greenpeace over iCloud data centre – Mac User

Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft have been criticised by Greenpeace because of their reliance on fossil fuels to power large data centres. In a report entitled ‘How Clean is your Cloud?’ the environmental campaign organisation criticised Apple for citing a …

Apple among the worst coal-powered cloud services: Greenpeace – Raw Story

Apple disclosed sensitive information about energy demand at the data centre housing its iCloud service for the first time on Tuesday, defending its green credentials in the face of a campaign by Greenpeace. In a report rating 14 companies …

Greenpeace: Apple Fuels iCloud with Dirty, Dirty Coal – Wired News

You’ve heard about the Foxconn factory in China where your iPad is assembled. But have you ever considered the energy required to store your emails, photos, and videos in the cloud? As worldwide demand for data storage skyrockets, so do … Continue reading

Just Show Me: How to set your iCloud options on Mac – YAHOO!

Welcome to Just Show Me on Tecca TV, where we show you tips and tricks for getting the most out of the gadgets in your life. Today we’ll show you how to set your iCloud options on your Mac. You can choose to sync your … Continue reading

Greenpeace slams Apple’s iCloud for relying ‘heavily on dirty energy’ – Apple Insider

A new report from Greenpeace accuses Apple of lagging behind other technology companies, such as Facebook and Google, in utilizing environmentally friendly power for its cloud-based services. The new report issued on Tuesday, entitled “How Clean is Your Cloud?

Apple defends green credentials of cloud computing services – The Guardian

Apple disclosed sensitive information about energy demand at the data centre housing its iCloud service for the first time on Tuesday, defending its green credentials in the face of a campaign by Greenpeace. In a report rating 14 companies leading … Continue reading

Apple loses iCloud patent battle – Network World Fusion

Motorola has won another stage in its battle with Apple over patents. The latest ruling means Apple will not be able to send push emails to iCloud and MobileMe users in Germany. Back in February, Apple created a support page … Continue reading

Apple Gets Poor Grades From Greenpeace on Its Cloud Cleanliness – Bloomberg

Apple Inc. (AAPL) received low marks from Greenpeace International for the energy use of its iCloud online service, which the environmental organization says doesn’t rely enough on clean sources of electricity. The Cupertino, California-based …

Motorola wins patent war against Apple – Hindustan Times

A German court on Friday upheld a ban on “push” emails in Apple’s iCloud and MobileMe services in Germany, ruling in favor of rival Motorola Mobility. The regional court in the city of Mannheim confirmed an earlier ruling that Apple … Continue reading