iCloud sending photos to strangers' computers due to a bug

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Microsoft's recently announced iCloud for Windows app, which is meant to link your iCloud to your PC's Photos app.

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It appears that iCloud has already developed a bug that is sending photos to the incorrect users.

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Several users have reported receiving images from someone else when attempting to load their iCloud data onto a Windows device.

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One MacRumors Forums user detailed being able to test the glitch on three different PCs and all gave the same result.

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The glitch was tested on several Apple devices, including iPads and iPhones. His iPhone 14 Pro Max appears to be main culprit.

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He also stated that he contacted Apple about the issue but received no response.

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The extent to which Microsoft is aware of this problem is unknown.

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