iCloud in the Media
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August 2026
Apple reverses Hide My Email domain change after user backlash
Users expressed concerns that the shift to @private.icloud.com would make the generated email addresses more easily identifiable and potentially rejected by websites, undermining the core privacy benefit of the service.
'I'll just use Google Maps': Apple Maps users rebel against new ads that you can't turn off, even with an iCloud subscription
After being announced earlier this year, adverts are now starting to appear in Apple Maps for users in the US and Canada.
Apple Reverses Course on Hide My Email Domain Shift After User Backlash
Apple has reversed its June plan to shift Hide My Email addresses to a separate @private.icloud.com domain after user and internal backlash. The change would have let services easil
Apple Quietly Fixes iCloud Private Relay Vulnerability in iOS 26.6.1
The problem could leak your device’s IP address, even when the paid iCloud Plus feature was enabled.
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Apple reverses Hide My Email domain change after user backlash
Apple has decided not to go ahead with its plan to change the email domain for its iCloud+ Hide My Email feature. The decision comes after concerns from users.
Apple reverses planned Hide My Email domain change after user pushback
Apple today announced that it will no longer move iCloud+ Hide My Email addresses to a new domain, reve
Hide My Email no longer changing domains, will keep iCloud.com
Apple says while Sign in with Apple addresses will still move to a new domain, Hide My Email will stay on iCloud.com after community pushback. <img alt="iPad screen showing iCloud settings with a centered Hide My Email popup dialog, including an email icon, explanatory text, and fiel
Apple services outage hits iCloud, Game Center, Find My, and more
Syncing your data with iCloud might not work right now, as an outage has affected multiple Apple services, causing issues for developers and users alike. <img alt="Blue cloud icon with soft gradients centered on a wh
Find My, iCloud, and several other Apple services are currently down for some users
Apple’s System Status page confirms that consumers and developers are currently experiencing issues accessing some of
iCloud Private Relay leaks can expose your real IP
iCloud Private Relay can be bypassed by three WebKit features, potentially exposing your real IP address to websites while browsing in Safari.
The privacy myth crumbles: Inside the iCloud+ flaws threatening Apple's most valuable promise
The use of facial recognition technology to police protesters is growing in Europe and this “erosion of privacy” may shape how citizens express dissent.
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over iCloud Private Relay Vulnerability
The firm behind a $250 million Apple settlement is suing the company again, alleging it misrepresented a key security feature.
After Google, Apple may quietly turn iCloud+ into a tiered AI subscription
iOS 27 confirms that higher iCloud+ storage tiers now unlock expanded access to Apple Intelligence features.
We Maxed Out an iCloud+ Plan on iOS 27 to Find Apple’s Hidden HomeKit AI Limits
We empirically tested the new iOS 27 developer beta to see exactly how Apple plans to charge for Apple Intelligence on HomeKit Secure Video cameras. Here is the true limit. <a
iOS 27 beta 5 adds option to upgrade iCloud+ subscription for more AI
iOS 27 beta 5 arrived this week , and it includes co
iCloud Private Relay failures manifest a new class-action lawsuit against Apple
Apple is now facing an inevitable class action lawsuit over a flaw in iCloud Private Relay that exposes a user's identity. It's a lawsuit from the same firm that got a $250M settlement over Siri AI's delays. <img alt
Apple faces class action lawsuit for ‘fraud’ over iCloud Private Relay flaw
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Apple Loop: iPhone 18 Pro Price Rise, iCloud Under Attack, MacBook Neo Weaknesses
This week’s Apple headlines: iPhone 18 Pro price rises, staff needed for iPhone launch, UK iCloud under attack, the MacBook Neo weakness, copying in the EU and more...
Researchers Find Three Ways Apple Traffic Can Bypass iCloud Private Relay
Researchers found three Apple request paths that may bypass iCloud Private Relay, potentially exposing users’ IP addresses or DNS activity. The post Researchers Find Three Ways Apple T
WebKit flaws expose real IP addresses across iOS, macOS browsers and iCloud Private Relay
Security researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk, who build the Psylo privacy browser, disclosed three separate vulnerabilities in Apple's WebKit browser engine on Aug. 4, 2026. The flaws expose the real IP addresses and DNS requests of iOS and macOS users, cutting through protections built into
WebKit flaws expose real IP addresses across iOS, macOS browsers and iCloud Private Relay
Security researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk, who build the Psylo privacy browser, disclosed three separate vulnerabilities in Apple's WebKit browser engine on Aug. 4, 2026. The flaws expose the real IP addresses and DNS requests of iOS and macOS users, cutting through protections built into
Apple's iCloud Private Relay feature is leaking users' real IP addresses
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Are privacy browsers and iCloud Private Relay leaking your IP via WebTransport?
Privacy browsers and iCloud Private Relay may not be as secure as you think thanks to three vulnerabilities that have been disc
Apple’s iCloud Private Relay isn’t as private as you think
New research shows Apple's iCloud Private Relay can quietly leak your real IP address through passkeys, and Apple says it's now investigating the issue.
Apple iCloud Private Relay WebKit Flaws Leak Users’ Real IP Addresses
Apple users who rely on iCloud Private Relay to conceal their online location may not be getting the protection they expect. Newly disclosed flaws in WebKit, the browser engine used across iOS, can allow a website to see a visitor’s real IP address. The exposure weakens a privacy safeguard. The i
iCloud Private Relay might be leaking your real IP address, researchers say
Security researchers have discovered a problem with Apple’s iCloud Private Relay service.
iCloud Private Relay might leak your IP address, even when you use Safari
Macworld A pair of security researchers found a critical problem with Apple’s <a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/348965/ic
Apple WebKit privacy leaks impact Tor, Psylo, and iCloud Private Relay
Researchers have discovered three WebKit features that can bypass application-level proxy settings on iOS and macOS, potentially exposing users' real IP addresses or DNS servers. The leaks affect proxy-based browsers, including iOS Tor browsers and Psylo, as well as Apple’s iCloud Private Relay.
Apple lawsuit against OpenAI says iCloud mess didn’t play a role
One of the theories voiced about how a former <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/aapl/" rel="noreferrer noop
Apple battles it out again with the UK over encrypted iCloud access
Apple is fighting another attempt by the UK's Home Office to get a backdoor providing access to encrypted iCloud data.
Confidential Apple Files in iCloud
Juli Clover: The way Apple combines work and personal iCloud accounts left some employees able to access confidential documents after departing the company, reports The Information. The site spoke to more than half a dozen former Apple employees who were unknowingly left with access to sensitive con
Apple launches new legal challenge against UK over iCloud access
Seeking to protect users' iCloud accounts, Apple is reportedly mounting a new challenge to British legal demands for ways around the company's Advanced Data Protection feature.
Apple challenges new UK demand to access encrypted iCloud data
Apple has filed a new legal challenge against the UK government over an order requiring access to encrypted cloud backups belonging to British users. The complaint follows the government’s decision last year to withdraw a broader demand that could have affected customers in both the UK and the Un
Apple challenges the UK's second attempt to gain access to iCloud data
Apple is back in a UK court over government demands for access to encrypted iCloud data, months after it degraded security for British users rather than build the back door the UK wanted.
Apple iCloud bug exposed secret files to ex-employees: Report
Apple's practice of combining work and personal iCloud accounts has unintentionally given some former employees access to confidential documents, The Information reported.
F.T.: Apple Filed a Legal Complaint in the U.K. Over Revised iCloud Backdoor Demand
Tim Bradshaw, Financial Times: Apple has launched a new legal challenge against the UK’s latest attempt to create a “backdoor” to access encrypted customer data, a year after the Home Office agreed to drop a previous order after a row with Washington. As a reminder, this is different from the order
Report: Apple’s secrecy efforts partly undermined by lax work iCloud policy
A new report from <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apple-icloud-policy-fueled-employee-leaks-ah
Apple Considers Paid iCloud+ Upgrades for Heavy AI Users
Apple is considering paid iCloud+ upgrades for heavy AI users, potentially offering higher Siri usage limits while keeping standard access available. The post Apple Considers Paid iCloud+ Upgrades
Apple strikes again to fight against iCloud backdoor in the UK
Apple has renewed its legal fight with the UK government by filing a fresh complaint. The iPhone maker is fighting back against attempts t
Apple challenges UK government’s latest demand for iCloud backdoor: report
Apple has appealed a new legal demand by the U.K. government, which critics say could threaten the privacy rights of users all over the world.
Apple launches fresh legal challenge against UK's iCloud backdoor demand
Apple has reportedly launched a fresh legal challenge against the UK's encryption access demands as it continues to resist creating a backdoor into its end-to-end encrypted services.
UK faces new legal fight from Apple over backdoor access to iCloud data
As the UK government presses again for unwarranted access to private user data, Apple has issued another complaint asking the country's independent judicial body to intervene. <img alt="Blue cloud icon with a white key symbol in the center, on a dark gradient background, representing
Confidential Apple files followed former employees to OpenAI through iCloud
Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI has brought new attention to reports that some former employees retained access to confidential files through their personal iCloud accounts after leaving the company. <img alt="Tablet
Apple launches second legal challenge to UK iCloud backdoor order, per report
Apple’s effort to fight back against a UK-mandated “backdoor” to encryption continues,
How an Apple iCloud Policy Fueled Employee Leaks Ahead of OpenAI Suit
In a lawsuit early last month, Apple accused former employees who are now at OpenAI of stealing a trove of trade secrets from the iPhone maker-in part by improperly accessing confidential Apple documents after they left the company. Even before the suit was filed, some of the more than 400
July 2026
Apple hints at higher iCloud+ storage tiers for AI power users
Macworld Apple doesn’t make formal product announcements or discuss future product plans during its quarterly financial results a
From iTools to iCloud: Apple's first foray into Software as a Service
Before iCloud became the backbone of the Apple ecosystem, it spent more than a decade evolving through three distinct services: iTools, .Mac, and MobileMe. <img alt="Open software box showing Apple iTools packaging,
Apple's New AI Tools May Require an iCloud+ Upgrade for Extended Usage
Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company may introduce an iCloud+ tier to offer extended AI usage and recover some of its compute costs.
Apple AI compute costs will be covered by iCloud+ subscriptions, for now
Monetizing AI is a tricky business and it seems Apple's only plans so far are tying daily usage limits to users' iCloud+ subscription tier, but whether or not that'll be enough isn't yet known. <img alt="Close-up of
Tim Cook hints at iCloud Plus tier for AI power users
Apple may allow users to pay to increase their AI usage limits. During an earnings call on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that he believes people will want to use Apple Intelligence and the upcoming Siri AI "a lot," adding that "we will have some kind of upgrade possibilities on iCloud Plus where
Apple Releases Fixes for Hide My Email Flaw that Exposes Users’ Real Email Addresses
Apple has released a security fix addressing a critical flaw in its iCloud+ “Hide My Email” feature that could expose users’ real email addresses, undermining the core privacy promise of the service. The vulnerability, which reportedly remained unresolved for over a year, allowed attackers to det
Apple faces class action over iCloud+ Hide My Email privacy flaw
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Apple fixes iCloud+ vulnerability that exposed ‘hidden’ user emails
Recently <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/01/apple-hide-my-email-bug-seemingly-allows-100-of-real-email-add
Apple increases iCloud+ subscription prices in Japan, New Zealand, and other countries
Apple has increased the price of its iCloud+ storage plans in Japan, New Zealand, and a number of other countries, marking the latest round of price increases to affect the company’s products and services. The latest changes follow recent hardware […] The post <a href="https://www
Apple bumps up the cost of iCloud+ in 8 countries
Apple has continued to put the prices up for its online services, with iCloud+ rising in cost in a number of territories. <img alt="Blue cloud icon overlaying a close-up of U.S. dollar bills, suggesting cloud computi
Apple raises iCloud+ subscription prices in several countries
Following recent hardware price increases in the US and Japan, along with subscription hikes in the US and othe
Apple hit with lawsuit claiming iCloud+ privacy tool could expose users’ real emails to websites
Apple is facing a possible class action lawsuit over charging people for an allegedly faulty feature that is supposed to hide customers' email addresses from data brokers and online advertisers.
Court dismisses lawsuit against Apple over alleged child sexual abuse material on iCloud
U.S. judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple over child sexual abuse material on iCloud, citing Section 230 protections for online platforms. The post Court dismisses lawsuit against Apple ove
Apple wins dismissal of iCloud child abuse imagery lawsuit on Section 230 grounds
US federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action accusing Apple of failing to stop images of child sexual abuse from being stored and shared through
Apple wins dismissal of lawsuit over child sexual abuse material on iCloud
U.S. District Judge Noel Wise in San Jose, California, in a ruling late Monday, agreed with Apple's argument that the company is immune from claims brought by plaintiffs who say Apple failed to take action to prevent images of their sexual abuse as children from being shared and stored on iCloud.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple over alleged child sexual abuse material on iCloud
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple over alleged child sexual abuse material on iCloud
Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing Apple of failing to stop CSAM on iCloud
Reuters reports that Apple has defeated a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing it of faili
iCloud $32.8B CSAM lawsuit dismissed, Apple protected under Section 230 laws
A judge has dismissed an attempted class action lawsuit against Apple, which accused the tech giant of failing to stop the storage of child sexual abuse material on iCloud . <img alt="Blue cloud icon with soft gradien
Apple wins dismissal of lawsuit over child sexual abuse material on iCloud
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Apple wins dismissal of lawsuit over child sexual abuse material on iCloud
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WhatsApp is building its own iCloud alternative for chat backups
References found in the latest TestFlight build of WhatsApp indicate that Meta is working on bringing an alternativ
WhatsApp beta reveals an iCloud alternative for iPhone chat backups
WhatsApp is developing its own cloud backup service for iPhone, offering an alternative to iCloud.
Apple Intelligence for Home’s iCloud+ Requirements
macOS 27 Golden Gate Beta 3 Release Notes: Apple Intelligence for Home requires an iCloud+ subscription starting at 2TB. Via Rajesh Pandey: As part of the upgrade, the Home app uses AI to generate summaries of motion alerts from compatible HomeKit Secure Video cameras. […] Apple likely require
Some Apple Intelligence for Home features require a 2TB iCloud+ subscription
Macworld The OS 27 updates (iOS, macOS, iPadOS, etc) offers some really nice AI-powered updates for the Home app. Almost all of t
Why I switched to a NAS storage drive to backup files - and ditched iCloud and Dropbox for good
Thanks to the Ugreen DXP4800 Plus, I've been able to cancel several storage subscriptions. Here's how.
Apple Home AI features locked behind 2TB iCloud+ plan
Whether you subscribe to the 2TB iCloud+ tier individually or pay for Apple One Premier, you're getting the new Apple Intelligence in Apple Home features announced during WWDC 2026. <img alt="Smartphone scree
Italy's AGCM probes Apple over blocked iCloud rivals on iOS, iPadOS
The June 9 order targets full-device backup APIs that Apple withholds from rival cloud providers on iPhone and iPad, with a final ruling due by March 2027.
Hide My Email Moving to private.icloud.com Domain
Apple (MacRumors): Later this summer, Apple will unify the email domains used by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email under a single, shared domain: private.icloud.com. New addresses generated for both features will be issued on the new domain. […] Existing addresses on the legacy doma
iCloud’s ‘Hide My Email’ might not be hiding your email after all
Macworld A new report by <a href="https://www.404media.co/apple-hide-my-email-vulnerability-reveals-peoples-real-email-addresses/
June 2026
Apple’s £3B iCloud Lawsuit Could Affect 40M UK Users
Apple lost a bid to narrow a UK iCloud lawsuit from Which?, keeping a £3 billion competition claim on track for an October 2028 trial. The post Apple’s £3B iCloud Lawsuit Could Affect 40M UK Users<
UK tribunal greenlights $4bn class action over Apple iCloud
Consumer group Which? permitted to lead class action on behalf of UK users over alleged anti-competitive iCloud practices. The post UK tribunal greenlights $4bn class action over Apple iCloud appeared first on <a h
Millions could claim share of $4 billion iCloud lawsuit against Apple
Millions could claim share of $4 billion iCloud lawsuit against Apple
Massive UK iCloud Suit Could Pay Out $4.1 Billion — But Not Before 2028
A massive £3 billion ($4.1B) UK class-action lawsuit over anticompetitive iCloud pricing is officially heading to trial, but users won't see a windfall until 2028. <a href="https://www.idrop
Caught in the iCloud: Apple trial set in the UK
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Apple hit with $4 billion UK iCloud lawsuit as 40 million users join class action
Apple is facing a fresh legal fight in the UK after Britain’s competition tribunal approved a £3 billion, or roughly $4 billion, lawsuit accusing the company of locking millions of users into its iCloud storage service. The ruling clears the […] The post <a href="https://techstartups
UK court greenlights £3B Apple iCloud lawsuit
The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal approved a £3 billion class action lawsuit against Apple over its iCloud service, allowing consumer group Which? to proceed with a claim on behalf of nearly 40 million users across the country. The post <a href="https://www.mobileworldlive.com/old_lates
$4B iCloud class action suit gets OK to proceed to U.K. court
Macworld If you’ve used iCloud in the past five years while living in the U.K., you could be in line for a future payout. A £3bn
UK tribunal gives go ahead for $4 billion lawsuit against Apple over iCloud services
Britain's competition tribunal has just sanctioned a major £3 billion lawsuit against Apple related to its iCloud service. Led by consumer group Which? , the lawsuit claims that Apple has manipulated its powerful market position, effectively entrapping users. This decision empowers numerous UK iPhon
UK's $4.1 billion iCloud suit won't be heard until late 2028
It's not new news that the long-running UK class action suit against Apple's iCloud pricing could see users paid $95, but what is, is that it will be October 2028 before the case begins. <img alt="iPhone screen showi
Millions of iCloud users could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given UK green light
Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.
This upcoming change could end up breaking iCloud+ Hide My Email
Macworld One of the great features of Apple’s <a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/3044535/apple-services-explained-music-tv
Apple’s Hide My Email service will soon be easier to identify and block
Apple has announced plans to consolidate the email domains used by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email under a new shared domain, private.icloud.com, later this summer. The change will affect newly generated anonymous email addresses, while existing addresses will continue working normal
iCloud’s ‘Hide My Email’ Feature Becomes Easier to Block
Apple on its Developer site (via Arseniy Shestakov): Later this summer, Apple will unify the email domains used by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email under a single, shared domain: private.icloud.com. New addresses generated for both features will be issued on the new domain. […] Pre
Apple to change Hide My Email domain, potentially impacting anonymous sign-ups
The change, announced to developers, will move anonymously generated email addresses to a new domain, @private.icloud.com.
Italy opens first DMA probe into Apple over iCloud access
Italy’s regulator examines whether Apple gives rival cloud providers equal access to iOS and iPadOS system features. The post Italy opens first DMA probe into Apple over iCloud access appeared first on <a href="https://ww
Apple is bringing Hide My Email and Sign in with Apple under one domain
Apple will unify the email domains used by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email under a shared domain, private.icloud.com, later this summer. Hide My Email is a service included with iCloud+, Apple’s subscription service. It allows users to generate one-time-use or reusable email ad
Apple’s new 'Hide My Email' update could expose anonymous sign-ups to apps and websites
Apple is preparing a subtle but significant change to its Hide My Email feature that could make it simpler for apps and websites to identify users relying on anonymous addresses. The move has sparked criticism from some customers, who fear it may weaken one of iCloud+’s most useful privacy tools.
Apple to Put 'Sign in with Apple' and 'Hide My Email' Under a Single Domain
Emails for both features will soon be issued from private.icloud.com. Existing logins won't be affected by the change, Apple says.
Italy is probing Apple over iCloud services like iPhone backups
Apple is being investigated by the EU again, this time over its iCloud service.
Italy targets iCloud interoperability for DMA investigation
Apple's troubles with the EU's Digital Markets Act are continuing, with Italy now investigating iCloud and the cloud storage market. <img alt="Blue cloud icon with overlapping circles and several light green stars sc
Apple faces yet another EU antitrust investigation, this time for preferencing iCloud
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Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email are merging to lessen your memory burden
Apple is merging Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email under a single private.icloud.com domain, making privacy addresses easier to recognize and remember.
Spotlight and iCloud Drive headbang in the CPU mosh pit
I have a Mac Studio M2 Max with 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD in front of me
I ditched Plex, Google Photos, and iCloud for self-hosted alternatives, and Pangolin made it actually work
The subscriptions were solving the wrong problem.
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