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I think the likelihood of this story being even close to 100% true is very remote. Yes, Apple likes to keep their secrets closely guarded. Yes, they go to extre
by eykanal 15y ago
I think the likelihood of this story being even close to 100% true is very remote. Yes, Apple likes to keep their secrets closely guarded. Yes, they go to extreme legal lengths, including intimidating the press (and early-access developers), takedown notices to blogs, and all other sorts of tight-lipped requirements on their employees.
This claim, however, this is so far beyond the normal realm of large company behavior that it's absurd. It's most likely that a good portion of what was reported is inaccurate.
- extension 15y agoThe orders didn't necessarily come from the top. Could have been this ex-cop guy taking matters into his own hands.
- jonknee 15y agoLooks like it's not so far fetched, the SFPD has now admitted that they stood by while Apple staff searched the home. The only remaining piece is if they identified themselves properly. Even without more information, this is extraordinarily embarrassing for both the SFPD and Apple. What other companies get policing privileges?