iOS 5 Release Date: Apple Prepares to Reset iCloud
Apple is planning to reset its iCloud data on Sept. 22, 2011; which has caused many to believe Apple’s iOS 5 upgrade is drawing closer.
In an official announcement the company has said:
"On Thursday, September 22, the iCloud Backup data will be reset. Backing up to iCloud or restoring from an iCloud backup will be unavailable from 9 a.m. PDT to 5 p.m. PDT. If you attempt a backup or restore during this time, you will receive an alert that the backup or restore was not successful. After this reset, you will be unable to restore from any backup created prior to September 22. A full backup will happen automatically the next time your device backs up to iCloud."
iCloud is Apple's new cloud system that allows users to wirelessly sync all information. Users have found the cloud useful to sync files such as music, photos, documents, apps, and calendars, across all their Apple devices automatically.
The iCloud will come free with iOS 5.
Developers have been lucky enough to test the iCloud on the beta 2 version of iOS 5 since June. However, it has been known that Apple must reset all data before launching an official debut of the platform to the public.
It is rumored that Apple will release the eighth beta version of iOS 5, the Golden Master, or the final version before the release, to developers on Friday, Sept. 23.
Final approval of the iOS 5 is expected in early-to-mid October.
