From what aurick said, he probably wasn’t told this information. Or if he was told, then yes, he was specifically instructed not to.
I too was under the impression that aurick was more in the know, but at least he’s doing all he can. I wish there were more people at Pixologic who were actively keeping in touch with the community, even if they can’t or won’t reveal any secrets. 4 years waiting for the next OS X version is a long time when users are tying to use tools to make a living.