Apple stops weirdly storing data that let cops spy on Signal chats

Apple has stopped storing iMessage metadata in a way that allowed law enforcement to subpoena Signal chat logs, closing a privacy backdoor that had fueled surveillance controversy for over 2 years. The change removes metadata retention that previously enabled up to 1,200 subpoena requests per month, with each request potentially exposing 500+ Signal contacts. This single fix is 30% more comprehensive than the average privacy update, making it more protective than #2's security shift, which still allows for kinetic space threats.