iCloud

E20628

Apple service cloud storage service file synchronization service

iCloud is Apple’s cloud storage and synchronization service that securely backs up and keeps users’ photos, files, and data up to date across their Apple devices.

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All labels observed (25)

Label	Occurrences
iCloud canonical	49
iCloud+	7
iCloud.com	7
iCloud Drive	5
iCloud Mail	3
iCloud Photos	3
CloudKit	2
iCloud services	2
Apple iCloud Drive	1
Apple online services	1
Messages (iCloud)	1
MobileMe	1
iCloud Backup	1
iCloud Calendars	1
iCloud Contacts	1
iCloud Key-Value storage	1
iCloud Keychain	1
iCloud Notes	1
iCloud Photo Stream	1
iCloud Reminders	1
iCloud Shared Photo Library	1
iCloud Tabs	1
iCloud ecosystem	1
iCloud.com web interface	1
iMessage	1

How this entity was disambiguated

This entity first appeared as the object of triple T165352 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.

NED1 Entity disambiguation (via context triple) gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07

Target entity: iCloud
Context triple: [Apple Inc., service, iCloud]

A. Dropbox
Dropbox is a cloud-based file storage and collaboration company known for enabling users to easily sync and share files across devices.
B. OneDrive
OneDrive is Microsoft’s cloud storage and file synchronization service that lets users securely store, access, and share files across devices and online.
C. iOS
iOS is Apple’s mobile operating system that powers iPhones and iPads, known for its integrated ecosystem, security features, and curated App Store.
D. iPhone
The iPhone is Apple's flagship smartphone line that revolutionized mobile technology by combining a touchscreen interface, internet connectivity, and a robust app ecosystem into a single device.
E. Google Photos
Google Photos is a cloud-based photo and video storage and management service that offers automatic backup, organization, sharing, and powerful search features using Google’s AI.
F. None of above. chosen
G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

NED2 Entity disambiguation (via description) gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07

Target entity: iCloud
Target entity description: iCloud is Apple’s cloud storage and synchronization service that securely backs up and keeps users’ photos, files, and data up to date across their Apple devices.

A. Dropbox
Dropbox is a cloud-based file storage and collaboration company known for enabling users to easily sync and share files across devices.
B. OneDrive
OneDrive is Microsoft’s cloud storage and file synchronization service that lets users securely store, access, and share files across devices and online.
C. iOS
iOS is Apple’s mobile operating system that powers iPhones and iPads, known for its integrated ecosystem, security features, and curated App Store.
D. iPhone
The iPhone is Apple's flagship smartphone line that revolutionized mobile technology by combining a touchscreen interface, internet connectivity, and a robust app ecosystem into a single device.
E. Google Photos
Google Photos is a cloud-based photo and video storage and management service that offers automatic backup, organization, sharing, and powerful search features using Google’s AI.
F. None of above. chosen

Statements (55)

Predicate	Object
instanceOf	Apple service ⓘ cloud storage service ⓘ file synchronization service ⓘ
accessibleVia	iCloud self-linksurface differs ⓘ surface form: iCloud.com
announcedAt	Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2011 ⓘ
developer	Apple Inc. ⓘ
inception	2011 ⓘ
integratedWith	Apple ID ⓘ
offersFreeStorage	5 GB ⓘ
offersPaidPlans	iCloud+ storage tiers ⓘ
operatedBy	Apple Inc. ⓘ
ownedBy	Apple Inc. ⓘ
platform	Windows ⓘ iOS ⓘ iPadOS ⓘ macOS ⓘ web ⓘ
region	global ⓘ
replaced	iCloud self-linksurface differs ⓘ surface form: MobileMe
requires	compatible Apple device or web browser ⓘ internet connection ⓘ
securityFeature	end-to-end encryption for certain data types ⓘ two-factor authentication support ⓘ
stores	app data ⓘ device backups ⓘ documents ⓘ music library metadata ⓘ photos ⓘ videos ⓘ
supportsFeature	iCloud self-linksurface differs ⓘ surface form: CloudKit Family Sharing ⓘ Find My iPhone ⓘ surface form: Find My Hide My Email ⓘ Shared Albums ⓘ Shared iCloud Drive folders ⓘ iCloud self-linksurface differs ⓘ surface form: iCloud Backup iCloud self-linksurface differs ⓘ surface form: iCloud Calendars iCloud self-linksurface differs ⓘ surface form: iCloud Contacts iCloud self-linksurface differs ⓘ surface form: iCloud Drive iCloud self-linksurface differs ⓘ surface form: iCloud Key-Value storage iCloud Keychain ⓘ iCloud self-linksurface differs ⓘ surface form: iCloud Mail iCloud self-linksurface differs ⓘ surface form: iCloud Notes iCloud self-linksurface differs ⓘ surface form: iCloud Photos iCloud Private Relay ⓘ iCloud self-linksurface differs ⓘ surface form: iCloud Reminders
synchronizes	Keychain passwords ⓘ Safari bookmarks ⓘ Safari tabs ⓘ calendars across devices ⓘ contacts across devices ⓘ files across devices ⓘ notes across devices ⓘ photos across devices ⓘ reminders across devices ⓘ

How these facts were elicited

Referenced by (95)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Apple Inc. → service → iCloud ⓘ

macOS → integratesWithService → iCloud ⓘ

this entity surface form: iMessage

macOS → integratesWithService → iCloud ⓘ

this entity surface form: iCloud Keychain

iTunes Store → category → iCloud ⓘ

this entity surface form: Apple online services

Dropbox → notableCompetitor → iCloud ⓘ

this entity surface form: Apple iCloud Drive

iPhone → connectsTo → iCloud ⓘ

AirPods → integratesWith → iCloud ⓘ

iCloud → replaced → iCloud self-linksurface differs ⓘ

this entity surface form: MobileMe

iCloud → accessibleVia → iCloud self-linksurface differs ⓘ

this entity surface form: iCloud.com