iOS 5 syncing differences?

[zorinlynx]

With all the talk of the Cloud and all, I was wondering if there are any major differences in the way sync works with iOS 5 versus 4.

Is usage of the "cloud" optional? Will I still be able to add and remove what playlists and such get synced to the phone with iTunes? What about apps and photos and such?

I don't really trust the cloud too much, so I still want to have a full backup of everything on the phone on the computer. Call me old-school; that's how I feel.

 

[Cougarcat]

The cloud is optional. Everything works the same way it does in iOS 4.

 

[sparkstsa]

...or leave icloud off and sync via Wifi sync

 

[zorinlynx]

...or leave icloud off and sync via Wifi sync

Does this mean that iCloud can be completely turned off and not used at all in any way?

I realize that iCloud is probably useful, but I don't want to *depend* on it. I want it to be in *addition* to what I do now.

 

[ZBoater]

iCloud is optional. Wifi sync was long overdue and it works great. I have it working on my iPad 2 with iOS5 and iTunes beta. I can finally sync from bed!

My life is complete. Siri, turn the lights off please....