I recall reading years ago that false information was always disseminated through Apple specifically for this purpose, along with many other forms of tracking a

I recall reading years ago that false information was always disseminated through Apple specifically for this purpose, along with many other forms of tracking and that staff knew about it specifically to limit temptation. When the goal is to stop the leak, letting staff know of the activities is more powerful than keeping the programme secret. In one example for the iPad, Business Insider reported that the device was chained to the desk and photos of the desk’s wood grain were taken to simplify singling out any leaked photos. Obviously they could refer to the wood grain later, with so few prototypes, preshooting photos isn’t needed - however it’s about conveying the message. A lot of this stuff is theatre to telegraph to staff that they risk the weight of the NDA.