448: ‘Twins Named John’, With Stephen Hackett
Summary
John Gruber and Stephen Hackett discuss the complexities of managing separate Apple IDs for iCloud and media purchases, particularly when using Apple One. They detail how Apple One’s bundled services create storage conflicts for users with dual accounts, as additional iCloud storage must be purchased by the account that bought the subscription. The hosts share their workaround: adding the secondary media account as a family member to enable shared purchases and pool storage, despite the cumbersome setup.
Topics discussed
Managing dual Apple IDs for iCloud and media purchases
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Navigating Apple One family storage and account merging issues
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