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eknkc

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Original poster
Nov 1, 2013
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So, I'm trying to compile some information regarding to the new photo stuff. Would like some feedback if these are wrong / incomplete

  • iCloud Photo Library uploads all new photos on your device, downloads new ones uploaded by your other devices.
  • Does not use Cellular by default, waits for Wi-Fi access
  • When you activate it, you lose all the photos currently on photo stream ? however it uploads the photos on camera roll to iCloud Photo Library
  • Also syncs videos
  • Uses iCloud storage space
  • All photos become available on all your iOS devices with iCloud Photo Library enabled.
  • Photo Stream is also available, it apparently is just for legacy support.
  • iPhoto keeps using the Photo Stream, as well as iOS7 devices or iOS8 with iCloud Photo Library disabled.
  • If you don't have legacy devices / iPhoto on mac, you can disable Photo Stream.
  • icloud.com has a Photos app for iCloud Photo Library access from Mac
  • iCloud Photo Sharing is not linked to these, it's just for sharing photos with other people just as before.

This is what I understand, any additions?
 
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