Apple tells developers to get their apps ready for iCloud Backup and Restore
10/09/2011 |
Apple has put up a post on their Developer News page tellings devs to start getting their apps ready for iCloud Backup and Restore:
iCloud introduces a smarter way for users to back up their info. It’s important to read the new iCloud Data Storage Guidelines to ensure that your app works best with iCloud Backup and Restore, available on iOS 5.
We’re getting closer.
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