And yet, knowing this, people still purchase these products. Apple's reputation, while not spotless, is better than the competitor's on privacy and security. These things, at one time, did't mean as much as they do now. I'm an Apple support and have several devices, but if I see a change in the company, I'll move to something else.
Thanks for this post. I'd like to add that the Vizio PQ65 works the same way when using an Apple TV. I refuse to update the firmware for fear that Vizio will force a change that will require an internet connection.
Some devices use hard coded DNS (looking at you G). You can force devices to use the pi-hole via masqurading. In you example, you'd be able to see the malware requests show up in the pi-hole interface.
I would say that you may have a setup issue with your router. My resolution times decreased when the pi-hole is providing DNS responses. I have 30+ devices on a 3b+.
I'm using a UniFi setup and both WAN and LAN point to the pi-hole local ip address.
I have had similar outcomes. I started the Intermediate Fasting in order to try to lower my cholesterol, but mine actually went up as well. Weight went down initially, but then stabalized at my normal, pre IF, weight.
An even bigger problem they have is with the fake 2 Day shipping. Tried to order a Prime 2 Day shipping item today (Sat 12/16) and delivery was 2 day guaranteed for Thursday 12/21. And recently, I'm getting zero weekend delivery. Oddly, recent Ebay orders were delivered on Sunday.