Apple could be set to offer certain parts of the new iCloud service free to Mac users who upgrade to OS X 10.7 Lion, according to reports.
The iCloud brand is set to encompass Apple's existing MobileMe service, which includes e-mail and remote file storage as well as the syncing of bookmarks, contacts and the calendar.
AppleInsider sources claim that Cupertino is preparing to offer this portion of iCloud - currently worth $99 a year - to those who buy an "aggressively priced" version of the new Mac OS 10.7 Lion.
The report claims that Lion could be even cheaper than the £26 price-tag of its predecessor. Snow Leopard, especially if purchased from the Mac App Store
No free streaming
iCloud and Lion, as well as iOS 5, will be fully unveiled to a baying public at WWDC on Monday in San Francisco.
The AppleInsider report points out that the music streaming part iCloud brand will not come free with Lion, although their may be an introductory period which enables users to access the service for free.
All will be revealed on Monday.
Source: AppleInsider
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