https://wccftech.com/apple-wont-let-villains-use-iphones-in-movies-according-to-knives-out-director/

Rian Johnson, the director of the American mystery film Knives Out has shared an interesting fact from his interview with Vanity Fair. We believe that even the most eagle-eyed amongst might not have noticed this. Apparently, iPhone product placement deals with Apple for films such as these dictate that while the company’s handsets are allowed to be used in movies, the bad guys will not be in possession of them.

This might not be common knowledge to many people, but Apple is known for employing strict rules on how its devices should be used, portrayed, and photographed. According to MacRumors, these products should only be shown ‘in the best light, in a manner or context that reflects favorably on the Apple products and on Apple Inc’.