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Upcoming iCloud+ Service to Offer Personalized Email Domains
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By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 8, 2021 02:14PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming With the release of iOS 15 on the horizon and a number of details revealed, an update to Apple's iCloud service also was to be expected. The new iCloud+ premium subscription will include several new privacy-centric features. However, MacRumors reports the service also will add something that wasn't mentioned in Apple's recent conference: custom email domain name creation. PeopleImages / Getty Images Detailed on the official iOS 15 features preview page, Apple reveals the premium service will allow subscribers to personalize their iCloud Mail address with a custom domain name. They also will be able to invite family members who use iCloud Mail to use that same domain name. This new feature will give users the ability to drop the "@icloud.com" domain from their email address and instead use something more personal or professional. While email personalization is not new to other services such as Google Workspace, it is something that iCloud Mail users have been missing. It could create more competition for these other email providers, and possibly pull people over to Apple's new subscription plan. Some already are contemplating making the switch, with Twitter user @rom excited about the possibility of having a non-Apple-branded service that's more portable. While, MacRumors user Bob24 says "Now this might get me to move my emails to iCloud! I have been refraining for a long time as I don't want to be stuck with an Apple-branded domain which can't be migrated to another provider if I want to." While pricing for iCloud+ hasn't been revealed yet, it presumably will be an increase over iCloud's current subscriptions starting at $0.99/month for 50GB. Even so, it could be a solid competitor with services like Microsoft 365 ($6.99/month for 1TB) and Google Workspace ($6/month for 30GB). Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire 10 Best Free Email Accounts for 2022 Sync Your iPhone and iPad in a Few Simple Steps iOS 15: Release Date, Features, and Supported Devices The 7 Best Shared Calendar Apps of 2022 The History of iOS, from Version 1.0 to 16.0 iCloud Plus: What It Is and How to Use It The 8 Best Gmail Alternatives of 2022 The 5 Best Secure Email Services for 2022 How to Delete an iCloud Email Account Permanently Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which One is Right for You? The 8 Best Microsoft Office Alternatives of 2022 How to Set up and Use iCloud on the iPad The 10 Best Parental Control Apps and Services of 2022 How to Access iCloud Photos From Any Apple, Windows, or Android Device 17 Best Free Cloud Storage Services for Backup in 2022 What Is Google Workspace (Formerly G Suite) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies