[Gigachad]

iOS is closed source. Literally every part is unverifiable and "forced". I have no way of proving that my iphone isn't and hasn't always been scanning my photos. But I don't have the time or energy to care about that, I've decided that using an Apple product is safer than an Android I didn't audit (which is essentially impossible). By scanning on device it enables the possibility of end to end encryption which reduces the risk of a hack or bug exposing my photos.

[webmobdev]

Yes, this whole thing is just another public relation exercise of "Apple cares about your privacy" bullshit when they are actually saying that they still plan to scan your device for CSAM. "End to end" encryption of backup on iCloud is also a joke when they are going to store the encryption keys on the iDevices on which you can run no other system software apart from the closed source ones provide by Apple.

[Sporktacular]

Nope. This is a step forward for privacy.

[mildmotive]

How is having a hash-based scanner a step forward for privacy compared to not having one?

[Sporktacular]

Meant end-to-end encryption, as mentioned by poster, is a step forward. Even if the devices aren't running OSS.

[mildmotive]

Ah sorry, yes I agree.