With the introduction of iOS 5 the iPad developer now has two options in terms of storing data. Files and data may now be stored on the file system of the local device or remotely using Apple’s iCloud service. In practice, however, it is most likely that an application will utilize iCloud storage to augment, rather than replace, the use of the local file system so familiarity with both concepts is still a necessity.  

With the introduction of iOS 5 the iPad developer now has two options in terms of storing data. Files and data may now be stored on the file system of the local device or remotely using Apple’s iCloud service. In practice, however, it is most likely that an application will utilize iCloud storage to augment, rather than replace, the use of the local file system so familiarity with both concepts is still a necessity.