It's called "field testing" and it is done all the time. And it is required before a product is released. There is no reason why one should question what it was doing out in the field. It was being tested by an Apple engineer in real world conditions.
“There is no reason why one should question what it was doing out in the field.”
LOL, That is the job of the defense attorney, and should it should also be considered by the D.A. before charges are fired.