Apple vs the FBI

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LurkerJ said:

barneystinson69 said:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/feds-apple-has-unlocked-iphones-before/

 

There was a source which said Apple has done this over 70 times, though I've seemed to have lost it. This is just a big case, as to make themselves look good. If the press wasn't watching this like a microscope, they'd be giving it over with ease.

You haven't even read the article you linked. The FBI wants them to create a version of the operating system they can then load onto the phone so they can try hacking the passcode without the phone erasing itself. The FBI wants this software themselves, it is in the article you linked. 

And you think Apple is getting good publicity out of this? Really? Really?

That's actually not the case, the FBI wants the special OS made, yes.  However, they are not requesting ownership of the OS, they simply want it to be available if another such issue arises (where they've obtained a warrant).  And they have been ordered to do just that, Apple can still appeal.  What I find more intriguing is what happens if Apple closes this loophole afterwards, which could be considered obstruction, and then Congress decides to step in and make a law prohibiting tech companies from making electronics devices inaccessible.  Which they can most certainly do.

This is a real sticky pickle, Apple finds themselves in.  It'll be interesting to see how this plays out.