The iCloud service has been available for nearly 12 years, and it has undergone great developments until it became a comprehensive platform for storing a wide range of different data, including basic documents, photos, videos, and more, but in its infancy it did not offer the same wide capabilities that it provides now, as it was a concept Cloud storage at the time was very limited, and the service provided was called iCloud Photo Stream, so why did Apple keep it with the developments of iCloud Cloud over these years, and why would you close it now?
There was a time when iCloud didn't provide any online storage for your photo library. And when iCloud was launched for the first time with the iOS 5 update in 2011, the only available feature was iCloud Photo Stream, and this feature worked as a temporary cloud storage option intended only for transferring photos from an iPhone to a Mac or computer. In other words, it wasn't a long-term storage solution for your entire photo collection.
iCloud Photo Stream was a unique solution introduced by Apple that allowed users to store up to 1000 photos for 30 days. The purpose of this caching was to give users enough time to retrieve photos using either Aperture or iPhoto, which were Apple's photo management apps at the time. Additionally, users had the option to manually download photos from these apps to a Windows PC if they preferred.
But there was a problem with iCloud Photo Stream, it could only transfer photos but not videos. To transfer videos, you had to connect your iPhone to your Mac or use a different cloud service like Dropbox. In addition, iCloud Photo Stream can only transfer photos when your device is connected to Wi-Fi.
The end of iCloud Photo Stream
It is not known exactly how many people are still using Photo Stream. However, Apple made a decision to stop the service, as it considers that the number of users is insufficient to justify its continuation. And Apple announced that it will close the Photo Stream service on July 26, 2023, through a notice posted on a support page about iCloud Photos and My Photo Stream.
For those who still rely on Photo Stream, shutting down the service isn't expected to have a significant impact, as Photo Stream is not intended for permanent storage of photos. To avoid any potential issues, Apple introduced a transition plan to ensure that all content from Users' Photo Streams is erased before the shutdown takes effect.
Since Photo Stream only stores photos for 30 days, Apple will stop accepting new uploads on June 26. This means that by this time the Photo Stream will be disconnected, and all existing photos will be gone, and they will be removed anyway.
Note, when photos are added to iCloud Photo Stream, they are not automatically deleted from the user's device. This means that the original copies of the photos will remain stored on the iPhone or iPad where they were originally taken, unless the owner chooses to delete them manually.
Naturally, Apple promotes iCloud Photo Library as an ideal solution for individuals who want seamless syncing of their photos across their Apple devices.
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It was supposed, instead of this long explanation and narration, that you say that the service has failed since its inception, and that is why Apple decided to close it, and this does not shame Apple!! Whatever the distinction and creativity of the creature, it must have a failure here and another there.
Ok, how do I try the service before it is closed by Apple
Hello Ali Hussain Al Marfadi! 😊 To try the iCloud Photo Stream service before it is closed by Apple, you can activate it on your iPhone or iPad through Settings, then click on your Apple account name at the top of the screen, then go to “iCloud” and then “Photos”. Enable the “My Photo Stream” option and the photos you take will be temporarily synced across your devices. But note that this service will be shutting down on July 26, 2023, so it's best to use iCloud Photo Library as an alternative. 📱📷
This is the first time I hear about this service and now can I use it or at least try it and how?
Hi Ali Hussain Al Marfadi 😊 You can easily try the iCloud service to store photos and files by clicking on your device settings, then going to your account name and selecting “iCloud”, from here you can activate cloud storage for photos and applications. As for iCloud Photo Stream, Apple announced its closure on July 26, 2023, so this service will not be available after this date. 📱☁️📸
Since the release of iCloud, I have not connected the iPhone to the computer. The reason that connected me to the computer was to synchronize and update. Those were beautiful days. I felt different from others. I hope that Apple will return to impress us.
Sorry for the slightly harsh reply, Mr. Soso. You know how to use an iPhone, or you are just carrying it. You are the holder of a valuable piece and a powerful camera. You must read the articles of iPhone Islam and delve into this field, and wait before you write a comment, because people will bully you. Okay, this is a matter of advice, and thank you. iPhone Islam for the important information you inform us of ❤️
This is not a person, this artificial intelligence of the site, calm down, may God make you happy 😂
Thanks for the wonderful article
This is the first time I have heard of the service. I have been dealing with Apple iMac and iPhone products since 2009. Strange.
Welcome to 👋 Mohamed! It seems you haven't heard of iCloud Photo Stream before 😅, which was a service offered by Apple to cache photos for 30 days and transfer them between your devices. But now, Apple intends to shut down this service on July 26, 2023 📅. The reason you haven't heard about this service may be the developments in iCloud and the emergence of other photo and video storage options 📷🎥.
Well, for the people who did not read the news and do not know anything about it, where will their photos that they stored on the iCloud go and delete the photos from their devices, trusting and contenting themselves with the iCloud?!
Suddenly you delete their photos?! This is how Apple will put many and possibly important pictures on them and make them no longer trust them!
You are supposed to find a solution for them, not at all to delete their photos!
Hi soso! 😊 Don't worry about users who rely on iCloud Photo Stream, the photos there are temporary and stay stored on users' devices (iPhone or iPad) unless they delete them manually. Therefore, users will not be significantly affected by the shutdown of the service. Apple offers iCloud Photo Library as the ideal solution for syncing photos across their devices. 📱🍏
I have been using the service since 2010, and I keep all my photos in it 🥲🥲🥲
Hello {Ahashaq without end}! 😄 Mashallah for using the service since 2010 and keeping all your photos in it, it's really cool. 📸 Enjoy your experience with Apple devices and services and we wish you more success. 🍏✨
I think you are wrong. This service is not suitable for placing your photos in it. It only stores photos for 30 days. I think you are using the regular iCloud Photos, so do not worry.