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Apple Updates .Mac - More Storage, Groups and Backup 3.0

Apple updated their .Mac service overnight. The site has been revised to reflect the changes. The updates increase user storage, add a new Groups feature and updates the Backup utility to 3.0 (previously rumored):

The .Mac account now has a 1GB of combined email and iDisk storage. The Family Pack now offers 2GB of storage.

.Mac Groups - "your place to get connected with friends and family online."
- Group Photos
- Announcements
- Group Calendar
- Share photos and files
- Post messages

Backup 3.0
- Preset backup plans for iLife content and other Mac essentials
- Automatic scheduling to CDs and DVDs
- Incremental backups
- Advanced file restoration
- The ability to back up more than one Mac to your iDisk

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