[willio58]

And then expect Apple to come along with a solution that 1. Protects your privacy and 2. Locks you into their ecosystem even more

[judge2020]

There’s not much room for privacy when you can only shop there by scanning a barcode linked to your account and having cameras pointed at you that are likely reading your emotions/seeing if you pick up an item then put it back (as the OP pointed out).

[whimsicalism]

Sure although it is worth noting that Apple's privacy protections are more of a legal framework than a technical one.