Apple quietly patches iCloud Private Relay bug that leaked users' IP addresses

Apple has quietly released iOS 26.6.1 to fix a vulnerability in its iCloud Private Relay feature. The flaw could leak a device's real IP address even when the paid iCloud Plus privacy feature was enabled. Users relying on Private Relay for anonymity are advised to update immediately.

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