Subj : It might be time to bid adieu to your Apple ID - and say hello to To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Thu Feb 29 2024 15:00:05 It might be time to bid adieu to your Apple ID - and say hello to your Apple Account instead Date: Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:54:13 +0000 Description: Apple considers rebranding Apple ID to Apple Account, possibly coinciding with new OS releases, maybe hinting at evolution of its products and services. FULL STORY ====================================================================== We could soon see a major rebranding of Apple ID, Apple s name for the account users have to use in order to log in, link together, and manage their Apple devices and services. According to some insiders, Apple is experimenting with changing Apple ID to Apple Account, and that we could see this come into effect some time this year. Apple ID is an Apple staple and it allows users to sign into their devices and sync data, settings, and contacts, as well as granting access to Apple services like the App Store and iCloud . You can create an Apple ID when setting up a new iPhone or Mac, via iTunes if youre on a Windows device (make sure you have the latest version), or at the official Apple ID website. MacRumors speculates that the rebranding of Apple ID to "Apple Account" will happen at some point in 2024, possibly coinciding with the release of macOS 15 (codenamed Glow) and iOS 18 (codenamed Crystal). This is expected to take effect across all Apple applications, Apples website, and presumably anywhere else where Apple itself refers to Apple ID. As of now, however, Apple hasnt officially confirmed that this rebrand will take place. There are already a number of places where Apple user accounts are named Apple Account, such as Apple Account Balance on its official support page, which explains how users can check and use the monetary balance tied to their Apple ID (as its presently known). (Image credit: TechRadar) A rebranding shrouded in mystery Its hard to tell exactly why Apple is considering the rebranding (if it even is, remember these are still rumors for now), but its known that Apple rebrands often come in tandem with the launch of new products and services. Of course, is recently launched the Apple Vision Pro headset, its take on virtual reality headsets, and there are a lot of rumors swirling that there could be new MacBooks and iPads coming very soon. So, if you begin to see Apple ID less and less, its (probably) a planned change - that is, if it happens at all. Most, if not all, Apple device users have come to be familiar with the name Apple ID - so changing it could be risky and confuse people if the rebrand isn't handled well. That's something a few of Apple's rivals know all too well. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE... How to create an Apple ID How to change your Apple ID password or reset it How to reset your Apple ID ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/it-might-be-time-to-bid-adieu-to- your-apple-id-and-say-hello-to-your-apple-account-instead --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .