Apple was forced to break its rules, in order to survive the Covid-19 epidemic

Due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic, many people had to work from home to avoid the spread. For some, this is not too difficult to get used to. But for Apple engineers working at Cupertino, this was a really difficult experience.

According to a Bloomberg report, Apple had to break its rules. Starting this month, Apple has allowed its engineers to bring home new products being developed and manufactured.

While in the past, Apple always concealed everything related to new products, and never allowed its engineers to take anything off the company's premises.

To help employees work from home effectively, Apple sent them an ergonomic desk design, and promised to refund the money they paid to buy desks and PCs. However, it is mandatory that the home office must cover the windows, and that they are not allowed to disclose what they are doing even to their spouses.

Taking home-grown products home is absolutely not allowed, under Steve Jobs.

Apple also allows employees to bring unfinished software home, such as iOS 14. Taking home unfinished products and software home must be approved by management.

Like many other companies, Apple is changing its own rules to survive the Covid-19 epidemic. In a letter to all employees, Apple said: 'Whether you're working from home or at the office, keeping your work secret is always paramount. When working from afar, always be careful and make sure secret products and documents are not exposed to the outside. '

It is possible that several Apple engineers are working from home with iPhone 12 prototypes, but we still don't know exactly how the design will change.