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Why does Mail app contact iCloud when sending a non-iCloud email?
TL;DR
Despite having iCloud disabled, the Mail app attempts to connect to iCloud servers when sending emails from non-iCloud accounts, raising privacy concerns.
✦ Why It Matters
Review your app's email handling to ensure it respects user privacy and does not unintentionally connect to iCloud.
Key Takeaways
- Investigate unexpected network connections in your applications.
- Use tools like Little Snitch for monitoring network activity.
- Implement rules to block unwanted connections.
- Understand the implications of certificate pinning on data analysis.
How It Works
The Mail app uses background processes like cloudd and nsurlsessiond to manage email sending. These processes attempt to connect to iCloud's CloudKit service, which is designed for data storage and synchronization.
Even when iCloud is disabled, these processes may still initiate connections, suggesting that the app is programmed to interact with iCloud services regardless of user settings.