iCloud+ subscribers who use “Hide Email Address” can now do so directly in the Mail app if they have iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, and macOS Monterey 12.1 installed.
The feature update is described in Apple's update description and should make using Hide Email Address on Apple devices much more convenient. If you don't know the feature yet, here's an explanation: The "Hide Email Address" feature basically builds on the "Sign in with Apple" idea by providing you with unique, randomly generated email addresses that are forwarded to your personal inbox if you want to keep your personal email address private. This is particularly useful if you want to prevent email addresses from being sold. After all, not every company or platform treats your data privately. Email addresses are often sold to advertising agencies or other companies for marketing purposes. In the end, you not only get spammed with advertising, but also receive emails from scammers.
Access is only available to iCloud+ subscribers
Using a randomly generated email address means you can delete the address at any time to ensure that unwanted emails are no longer delivered to you. However, only iCloud+ subscribers have access to this feature. This means you need at least the small €0.99 storage plan or higher. You must also be running iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and/or macOS Monterey. The feature was previously only available via iCloud settings on Apple devices. But now it can also be accessed directly in the Mail app. When you compose an email in the Mail app, click the "From" field to activate the "Hide Email Address" option. Selecting this feature will generate a random email address that hides your real email address. Are you familiar with the early Black Friday deals on Amazon? Stop by, there are dozens of bargains to be found. (Photo by hadrian / Bigstockphoto)
