is icloud really shutting down on July 26, 2023 or is this a fraudelent email i recieved

iCloud is not shutting down. Apple ID discontinuing "My Photo Stream" on July 26, 2023. See Information about the My Photo Stream shutdown - Apple Support

and see the following from My Photo Stream - Apple Support

My Photo Stream is shutting down on July 26, 2023. Learn more about this transition and how to use iCloud Photos to keep your photos up to date across all your devices.

My Photo Stream will stop working then. iCloud will otherwise continue as before.

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