iCloud Private Relay leaks your IP address

Apple's iCloud Private Relay is supposed to be your shield when browsing Safari. It routes your traffic through Apple's own servers so websites can't see your real IP address — your digital fingerprint. Apple marketed it as a privacy feature that protects you from trackers and advertisers.

Now it turns out the feature leaks IP addresses. The exact mechanics aren't fully clear yet, but the core promise — that browsing through Private Relay keeps you untraceable — is broken. This isn't a minor bug. This is the entire feature failing at its job.

The leak was reported by TLDR newsletter and picked up by MacRumors. Apple hasn't issued a full public statement yet, which is standard for this kind of thing. They'll likely patch it quietly and move on, which is also standard.

Why this matters for us:
When Apple sells privacy as a product, the gente who trusted it are the ones who get burned when the feature breaks.