iOS 26.4 adds convenient new iCloud feature, here’s how to enable it
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- iOS 26.4, released last week, introduces a new feature that enhances iCloud.com by adding search functionality for files and photos, bridging the gap between Apple's web services and native apps.
- The update includes an 'Allow Search' toggle that users must enable on each device to search iCloud Drive and iCloud Photos via the web, with searches encrypted and processed on-device to protect privacy.
- This improvement aligns Apple’s web-based iCloud experience more closely with native iOS apps, making it more useful for users who access iCloud from non-Apple platforms like Windows or Android.
- To activate the search feature, users need to go to Settings > [their name] > iCloud > iCloud.com and toggle on ‘Allow Search,’ confirming the action in a popup.
- While Apple’s ecosystem primarily focuses on native apps, this update reflects a shift towards enhancing web accessibility, especially benefiting users who rely on cross-platform access to their files and photos.
