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yeah, it's more comparable to Androids and iPhones.

the US government could deploy an update to turn any phone into a spy device because both apple and Google are headquartered in the US

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You say that like it's a settled issue and I don't think it is. If the capability is there, companies can be compelled to use it. If the capability doesn't exist, it isn't clear that companies can be compelled to invent it.

It's unfortunately a reality for us down under though - so it's not beyond the realm of imagination

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