While the explanation seems plausible, I still have my doubts this is legitimate. From the wealth of information this anonymous person provided, they could be

While the explanation seems plausible, I still have my doubts this is legitimate. From the wealth of information this anonymous person provided, they could be tracked down to a handful of employees at Apple. And if the current day Apple is anything like the year old Apple, this person is knowingly exposing themselves to termination. Edit: If you re-read the comment, the author claims they work at Apple on the technology in question.