New iCloud For Windows App Lets Users Acess Files On All iOS Devices

According to Tuesday announcement by Microsoft and Apple, users of iCloud for Windows will now be able to access their files using Macs as well as iOS devices. The two tech giants revealed that for the first time, the new iCloud app appears in the Microsoft Store, and it will provide those who use Windows 10 with greater productivity when they are not with their computers.

With the help of the could system, users can store folders and files online instead of on their PCs’ physical hard drive, and iCloud lets them view files through File Explorer or the app without having to touch the computer.

In addition, if you work on projects across various devices, Microsoft and Apple reiterated that they will sync edits across devices using the cloud. That means if you previously worked on a Microsoft Word document using your iPhone, the changes you made will show up when you open that file on your computer.

Moreover, users can collaborate with other people by inviting them to insert their multimedia content in Shared Albums. It’s also worth noting that it’s now possible to share one or several Microsoft files with others who own an iOS device.

Microsoft and Apple didn’t respond immediately to a comment request.

For those who are not familiar, iCloud is the cloud storage service of Apple, and iCloud for Windows allows users to store files, videos, photos, calendar, mail, as well as other important data on Windows PCs. To use this service, PC users have to first install the new Windows 10 iCloud app on their device. After the installation, there will be an iCloud Drive icon showing up in the File Explorer navigation pane. The files here, by default, are “Available when online”, which means users are looking at placeholders. When they open a file, it downloads and appears as “Available on this device.”