Apple has established new security regulations with supply chain partners, supposedly to stop the emergence of leaks of unreleased devices. The changes, which will mainly affect factory workers, include collecting biometric data and conducting background checks.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-to-crack-down-on-leaks-with-surveillance-cameras-background-checks-and-biometric-data-collection.529192.0.html
would be funny if Apple made the leaks themselves so they can take their part in the surveillance state
I dont know why Apple goes to these extremes, seriously. Anyways, other companies will always copy their designs and everyone knows that new Iphones are released every year. And funnily enough, most leaks come from economist, not from those factories.