Subj : Apple tipped to give us new Confetti iCloud feature, but were sti
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Feb 03 2025 12:30:07

Apple tipped to give us new Confetti iCloud feature, but were still stuck 
with a measly 5GB storage

Date:
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:15:27 +0000

Description:
Apple may be about to launch Confetti, a new iCloud feature for managing 
invitations.

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could soon launch a new iCloud feature called Confetti Itll apparently help 
you send and manage invitations more easily Unfortunately iClouds free 
storage option is still limited to 5GB 

Apples iCloud system is used to manage all sorts of cloud-based activities, 
from managing files in iCloud Drive to checking your mail from any device. 
Now, its on the brink of getting a new feature named Confetti that could 
change how you meet up with friends and loved ones. 

The rumor comes from Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, who spilled the beans 
in his Power On newsletter over the weekend. There, Gurman describes Confetti 
as a new iCloud-based events and invite service. 

The idea is that it gives you a new way to invite people to parties, 
functions and meetings, Gurman says. Right now, thats mainly done in a few 
disparate ways, either by creating an event in Apples Calendar app and 
sharing it with invitees, or by simply texting people in your chosen 
messaging app. 

Confetti might launch as soon as this week, Gurman believes. Its not certain 
that the app will actually be named Confetti, though, as Gurman says thats 
what Apple is calling it internally  that means its possible Apple will 
choose a different name when the app gets released. Either way, we could get 
our first look within the next few days. Confetti versus more storage space 
(Image credit: Shutterstock / Primakov) 

Theres a lot to like about iCloud, and it enables a range of strong features 
from Apple. I use it to back up my iPhone , keep track of my devices with 
Find My , and offload my photos to the cloud to free up storage space. And 
while Confetti sounds like a welcome update to the Calendar app, it feels 
like Apple still hasnt addressed the elephant in the room. 

That problem is iClouds base storage level. Apple offers a free iCloud tier, 
but it only comes with a measly 5GB of storage space. Compare that to some of 
the best free cloud storage options like Google Drive and Samsung Cloud, both 
of which grant 15GB for free. 

Every year, Apple improves its iPhones photography capabilities and allows 
them to take ever-more-detailed (and ever-larger) pictures. While thats a 
laudable move, it means your iPhone will fill up faster than ever  and with 
only 5GB of free storage in iCloud, makes paying for extra space more 
necessary than ever. Its a hidden cost to owning an iPhone that many users 
have to pay, including me. 

Dont get me wrong, Confetti looks like a useful addition to iClouds arsenal, 
and Im glad to see its on the way. But if the choice was between Confetti and 
a more generous free storage allowance, I know what Id choose. You might also 
like Apple has updated iCloud.com to look shiny and new - here are all the 
new features you can use right now iOS 18 could deliver an iPhone Calendar 
app feature Ive been waiting years for Best free cloud storage of 2025



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/cloud-computing/apple-tipped-to-give-us-ne
w-confetti-icloud-feature-but-were-still-stuck-with-5gb-storage


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