[sureIy]

What do you mean? Do you have the key to your iCloud backups? You do not, your phone does. You know who has root access to your phone? Apple.

It would take a minute to set up some code to fetch the key, if they were legally forced to.

[jonplackett]

What I mean is they have this fantasy that they can weaken encryption in a way that only they can benefit from, and that if they’re given these keys they can realistically keep them safe.

[JKCalhoun]

So, "Just please sign into your phone for us, will you, and install this software update that we push through the pipe."

[sureIy]

I wish I was this naive.

Even AirTags receive firmware updates via Bluetooth. The iPhone when off has the capabilities of an AirTag.

If Apple wanted, they could. That's all I'm saying. If AUKUS & EU say "backdoor them or no more sales" you bet your safe encryption will be no more.

[Hizonner]

The phones auto-install updates all the time with no user intervention or even notification.