Apple reverses decision on Hide My Email domain change

Apple has reversed its decision to change the domain used for its Hide My Email feature. The company had previously announced plans to move these unique email addresses to a @private.icloud.com domain.

Following criticism from users on platforms like Reddit, Apple confirmed that iCloud+ Hide My Email addresses will continue to use the @icloud.com domain. Users argued that the @private.icloud.com domain would make masked addresses easier for websites to identify and potentially block during sign-up processes.

By maintaining the @icloud.com domain, the masked addresses remain indistinguishable from standard Apple email addresses, preserving the tool's ability to help users maintain privacy when interacting with third-party apps and websites.