What is "Photo Stream"? I already use iCloud to store my photos.

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 4, 2023 4:46 PM

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John Galt

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Jun 4, 2023 6:49 PM in response to garth173dairborne

Photo Stream is the service that automatically syncs photos across all participating Apple devices. If you already use iCloud you don't need to be concerned about that service's impending termination.

Jun 5, 2023 5:12 PM in response to John Galt

That's what I needed to know. Thank you

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