[torstenvl]

A claim that can't be independently verified by the owner of the device.

Apple isn't exactly known for software transparency or allowing software that monitors iOS internals.

[nicce]

With that argument, how do you know that Apple hasn't been doing this already for years? You either fully trust Apple and use their devices, or not.

[vineyardmike]

Now we know that the technology is built, so while we don't know what they use this for, they've told us they have it and its used for something. Its not hard to assume they'd be less vocal about future changes.