Apple has launched iCloud, its new cloud-syncing service that replaces MobileMe. iCloud is free for all iOS 5 and OS X Lion users.

Updates are now available for BusyCal and BusyToDo from busymac.com that support iCloud. Please install the latest updates and read the upgrade instructions before you upgrade to iCloud.

I have always been a little disappointed with the standard iCal and Address Book from Apple. We’ll be reviewing these soon to see if we can recommend them to you.

BusyCal 1.6

BusyCal 1.6 is a free update that supports iCloud and adds the ability sync repeating To Dos and Location alarms with the iOS 5 Reminders app and BusyToDo. To install the update:

• Direct customers: Choose Check for Updates from the BusyCal menu.
• Mac App Store customers: Check the Updates tab on theMac App Store.
• New users: Download the BusyCal 30-day trial.

BusyToDo 1.6

BusyToDo 1.6 is a free update that supports iCloud and the new Location alarms in iOS 5. It is available now for all iOS 5 users on the App Store. Note: You must upgrade to iOS 5 before you can install BusyToDo 1.6.

REMEMBER: If you’re currently using these apps, then before upgrading to iCloud, please read the following:

• Upgrading BusyCal to iCloud
• Upgrading BusySync to iCloud