Yes, I know they stated that when it cames on the iPhone 5 [0]. So they probably not.
But they were (and perhaps still are ?) also part of PRISM. So why not be a little paranoid
But I admit my conspiracy theory assumption was written as a statement, sorry about that !
But I admit my conspiracy theory assumption was written as a statement, sorry about that !
[0] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2013/09/10Apple-Announces-iPh...