MacRumors reportsAn unknown bug may appear in iCloud, causing some Windows PC users to see photos and videos of strangers in their iCloud albums.
Some iCloud for Windows users took to MacRumors this weekThere are several problems with iCloud reflected on the website. One of them was complete stranger photos appearing in his iCloud Library, including family photos of people he had never met, football games and other themed photos.
According to feedback from forum users, this problem seems to appear in photos or videos taken by iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro, but it may be limited to phones with HDR and HEVC high-definition image function settings enabled. App only affects iCloud for Windows, including Windows 10 and 11. Windows 11’s Photo App, which integrates iCloud Photos, also appears to be unaffected.
In addition, deleting the iCloud for Windows App does not solve the problem, and the problem should appear on the Apple server.9to5mac guessIt may be caused by improper file conversion between iPhone and iCloud for Windows.
This is just one of the issues iPhone users complain about. Another problem is that the videos uploaded by users to iCloud Library are all black and have scan lines, and the videos become unreadable. This issue affects videos shot on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro.
The cause of the problem is unknown at present. Since the user has notified it, Apple should know about it, but has not yet provided an explanation.
This also worries whether Apple can really ensure user privacy. Recently, because Apple’s official apps such as App Store, Apple TV, Books, and Stock will track the whereabouts of users who have set privacy options,Collectively sued by users。