If this was the case I'd think Apple would have mentioned it by now to appease the situation. But even if that was the case, the tool will now exists for any d

If this was the case I'd think Apple would have mentioned it by now to appease the situation. But even if that was the case, the tool will now exists for any dictatorial government to spy on "troublemakers". The Chinese government, which has already gotten full compliance from Apple, would be foolish not to use it.