iCloud works with just about everything you do on just about every device you use — including your Mac or PC. So if you want to experience all that iCloud has to offer, you’ll need to update a few things. Here’s how to get started.
For iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Get the iOS 5 Software Update.
To download iOS 5 for your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch — so that these devices work with iCloud — just connect your device to your Mac or PC. iTunes takes care of the rest.
Learn more about the features of iOS 5
Set up iCloud on your devices.
Once you’ve downloaded iOS 5, it’s easy to set up iCloud exactly the way you want it.
Learn how to set up iCloud on your devices
Documents in the Cloud.
iCloud-enabled apps such as the latest versions of Pages, Keynote and Numbers for iOS keep documents up to date on all your devices.
Learn more about Documents in the Cloud
Find My Friends.
Find My Friends is part of iCloud, too. And it’s available as a free download from the App Store.
Download Find My Friends from the App Store
For Mac
Update to OS X Lion v10.7.2.
Download the most recent version of OS X Lion to get the most out of iCloud on your Mac. Just click the Apple (
) icon at the top left of your screen and choose Software Update.
Don’t have Lion yet? Download it today from the Mac App Store
Set up iCloud on your Mac.
Once your Mac is up to date, it’s easy to set things up.
Learn how to set up iCloud on your Mac
Photo Stream for Mac.
To set up Photo Stream on your Mac, you need iPhoto 9.2 or Aperture 3.2. Choose Software Update from the Apple () menu at the top left of your screen or go to the Mac App Store to get the latest version of iPhoto or Aperture.
Learn more about Photo Stream
For PC
Get the latest software.
For your PC to be iCloud ready, you’ll need Windows Vista (Service Pack 2) or Windows 7. Outlook 2007, Outlook 2010 or an up-to-date version of your preferred browser is required for accessing your email, contacts and calendars in iCloud.
Set up iCloud on your PC.
With a few steps, you can get iCloud up and running on your PC.
Learn how to set up iCloud on your PC
Install the latest Apple TV software.
It’s easy to update your Apple TV for iTunes in the Cloud and Photo Stream. Just turn it on and follow the onscreen instructions.