No one knows exactly when Apple are going to launch the iCloud service but is certain is that they are getting closer every day to doing so. They recently updated the domain registration for iCloud.com to place themselves as registrant of the domain. This is a huge indicator that the iCloud service is on its way but Apple has all the power to release it when they choose.

Apple have recently purchased the domain from Xcerion for a reported 4.5 million dollars. Xcerion were the previous owners of the iCloud product which is also known as CloudMe. This now allows Apple full control of the domain which gives them the ability to point the domain to any site they want including the iCloud launch page which no doubt is already under construction and will be ready soon.

Rumours are circulating that Apple could release the iCloud service this week but this seems unlikely that the full service will be launched this week but they could show the service in a development stage just to give people a taste of what this service could do for businesses around the world. If the service is near completion it is expected that Apple will launch web components almost immediately after the announcement.

It is also being said that Apple are going to make an announcement about iOS 5 which is the latest version of their mobile OS and OS X Lion, this is the newest edition of its desktop software. Both of these products are rumoured to have deep integration the impending Apple cloud service. If the iOS 5 beta is released to developers then having a cloud service up and running would allow them to start testing and integrating those features into their apps immediately.

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