Developers Can Move MobileMe Accounts to Apple's iCloud

So far, Apple's iCloud has been restricted to use by developers, and while this reality has not changed, those that do have access to it have been handed a new benefit, courtesy of the Cupertino company.

The iCloud Service is, as the name suggests, something that Apple created so that users can store and carry out certain operations in the cloud.

Unveiled back in June (though it will only enter use in fall), it can store all content in the cloud, such as iTunes music. Said content is automatically made available to up to 10 devices.

It is more or less certain, or at least likely, that consumers may, eventually, be granted access to their own section of the iCloud.

Nevertheless, only developers have, so far, been given leave to make use of it, though a more correct term may be “encouraged,” considering Apple's recent moves.

What the Cupertino-based company did was open me.com/move, where those eligible can go and transfer the MobileMe account to the upcoming iCloud release.

For those that want their memory refreshed, iCloud has a base of 5 GB, meaning the users will have 5 GB of storage space to use for free.

Unfortunately, this would pose a problem for users of the MobileMe that have a base storage space of 20 GB.

Fortunately, Apple decided to be magnanimous, in this instance, and automatically transfer that latter to the 20 GB level, adding the 5 GB base on top of it all as a free bonus.

From there, those so inclined will have to pay $20 a year for an extra 10 GB, $40 for an extra 20 GB and $100 for 50 GB more.

Finally, Apple assures customers that the transition will continue to allow them use of iWeb, iDisk and Photo Gallery until June 30, 2012, even after the transfer of Mail, Contacts and Calendar info.