1. iOS Cloud Sync
Definition

2. Current Model
Sync
Desktop iDevice
• Your Desktop Computer is Source of Truth

3. Problem with Current Model
Sync
Desktop iDevice
• You have to physically connect iDevice to a computer
• Users are prompted to upgrade iTunes (This can take
~15 min)
• Back up and Restore can take several hours (and still
fail at the last moment)

4. Cloud Sync Model
Cloud
Config Sync
Data Sync
over Wi-Fi
Desktop iDevice
• Cloud is Source of Truth for Configuration
• Sync / Backup Data to Desktop via Wi-Fi

5. Cloud Sync Model
Cloud Use Cloud Sync for the Following:
Config Sync
• Contacts (sync data)
• Mail and Calendar (config settings)
iDevice
• Bookmarks
• List of Apps & Screen Config
• List of TV Shows & Podcasts
• List of Books

6. Cloud Sync Model
Data Sync
over Wi-Fi
Desktop iDevice
Use Data Sync / Backup over Wi-Fi for the Following:
• Music (MP3s)
• Movies (Videos)
• Photos

7. Thank You
Author: Lloyd Lim, Experience Design Blogger
www.xdhacker.com