What? The point of end-to-end encryption is that Apple doesn't retain the keys. iMessage and FaceTime are end-to-end encrypted. And after Messages in iCloud, y

What? The point of end-to-end encryption is that Apple doesn't retain the keys. iMessage and FaceTime are end-to-end encrypted. And after Messages in iCloud, you get the benefit of E2E while everything stays in sync across all your devices [1]. It won't be long until this dumb narrative that ignores Apple's leverage in China goes away. Once there's a trade deal they'll be allowed to own data centers without JVs again [2]. [1] https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/29/17405420/messages-icloud-ios-11-4-imessage-syncing-apple-iphone-feature https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/29/17405420/messages-icloud-... [2] https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-sweetens-its-cloud-offer-in-u-s-trade-talks-11554976562 https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-sweetens-its-cloud-offer-...