Yes, it was from when Apple Savings account was first introduced. There are primarily 2 ways to transfer funds out of Apple Savings, ACH transfers and instant transfers to Apple Cash. Apple Cash, definitely has limits and they are stated in the terms and conditions for the account.
Apple Cash transfers are instant (usually within 30 minutes) and free. You can transfer no more than $10,000 in a day to Apple Cash and no more than $20,000 in any 7 day rolling period. Transfers over $10,000 are subject to reporting to IRS and are not permitted per the terms and conditions.
ACH transfers will generally take 1 to 3 business days. New customers should expect transfers to take 5 to 7 business days. There is not a specific limit (other than $250,000 deposit limit) but transferring large sums may come under additional scrutiny and require a delay. This is typical for HYSA. If a high speed, near instant transfer is a high priority, use low/no interest accounts that support wire transfers and other near instant transfers, but for a fee and have additional fees associated with the account.
https://www.goldmansachs.com/terms-and-conditions/Deposits-Account-Agreement.pdf