This is misleading, again. The paragraph you quoted *only* applies with optional...

		modeless on Feb 21, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: iMessage with PQ3 Cryptographic Protocol This is misleading, again. The paragraph you quoted only applies with optional "Advanced Data Protection". Advanced Data Protection is off by default. In the default state Apple does have access to the Messages in iCloud keys in iCloud Backup, as I said.

Yep.