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What to do when you run out of iCloud storage

iPhones are known for their cameras, but what happens when you run out of space for those photos?

November 15, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. EST
(Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg News)
6 min

The holidays are creeping closer and this year, it’s going to be different. Thanks to vaccines, including boosters and newly available shots for kids ages 5 to 11, more people are able to gather with their extended families in person.

That likely means more photos and videos. Lots of them. Unfortunately those big beautiful files can quickly eat up all of your smartphone storage. As with Thanksgiving pie, it’s best to plan ahead so you don’t run out of room. To make sure there’s space for every candid of grandma playing with the adorable pandemic babies, do a little memory maintenance ahead of time.