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iCloud Private Relay outage hits iPhone Safari users

Apple’s iCloud Private Relay that protects user privacy while browsing, is currently slow or unavailable, leaving some Safari users unable to search.

iCloud Private Relay keeps your internet activity private, hiding your IP address and browsing activity in Safari. Protects unencrypted traffic from being seen by anyone, including Apple.
Apple’s iCloud Private Relay encrypts user data to protect privacy

iCloud Private Relay, available as part of iCloud+, encrypts your data so that rogue sites can’t track your location. Specifically, it sends Safari requests through two separate, secure routes, so that no one can see where you are or what sites you’re browsing.

Right now, however, Apple is reporting that there is an ongoing issue with the service. “Some users are affected,” it says. “This service may be slow or unavailable.”

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