That newsweek article contained no sauce baker, only commentary meant to cause division. Also it was newsweak.
The D is usually doubt, but the commentary is mostly the same.
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Or consider that they are smart enough not to actually use the route they publicize, since it will likely be blocked somewhere.
Considering that it is on Apple, it is totally possible that it is just Apple forcing it.