Apple on Tuesday released an update to iCloud for Windows. Version 7.8.1 fixes incompatibility issues between iCloud for Windows and the latest Windows 10 October 2018 update.
As we reported last weekend, Microsoft and Apple were working together to resolve the compatibility issues. Essentially, users trying to install iCloud for Windows on the latest Windows 10 build would see an error message, while those who already had the app installed experienced numerous issues with Photos syncing and more.
Microsoft even went as far as blocking users with iCloud for Windows already installed from updating to the Windows 10 October 2018 build.
Apple has updated its iCloud for Windows support page with the following information:
iCloud for Windows 7.8.1 requires Microsoft Windows 7 or later; Outlook 2007 or later or iCloud.com (for Mail, Contacts, Calendar); and Internet Explorer 10 or later, Firefox 30 or later, or Google Chrome 28 or later (for Bookmarks).
Prior to the update, the page noted that iCloud for Windows was compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 through Windows 10 April 2018 Update – including no mention of the latest October build of Windows.
