You'd have to ask Apple. I have no idea. But if I were to venture a guess, I'd say it has something to do with minimizing the press jumping all over speculative

You'd have to ask Apple. I have no idea. But if I were to venture a guess, I'd say it has something to do with minimizing the press jumping all over speculative statements for features that are weeks (if not months) away from release still. But that's just one thought. I really have no idea.