Apple And The Feds Prepare For Another Battle Over A Locked iPhone

The announcement comes after the Department of Justice dropped its legal case demanding Apple help access a San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone.

Tech Experts Condemn Proposed Law Targeting Apple, Secure Messaging

“Burr-Feinstein may be the most insane thing I’ve ever seen seriously offered as a piece of legislation. It is ‘do magic’ in legalese.”

The Method Bought By The FBI To Unlock San Bernardino iPhone Doesn’t Work On Other Models

“We have a tool that works on a narrow slice of phones,” FBI Director James Comey said, which may impact how the Justice Department approaches a pending New York case against Apple, and the larger encryption battle.

FAA Committee Says Drones Should Be Allowed To Fly Over Cities And Crowds

Industry experts believe small unmanned aircraft can fly as close as 20 feet above people with little risk of injury. A brave set of drone crash test dummies may be called upon to test that claim.

San Bernardino iPhone Could Play Key Role In New York Encryption Case

Will the secret method used by the FBI to gain access to a terrorist’s iPhone in San Bernardino work on another confiscated iPhone used in a Brooklyn drug conspiracy?

Experts Question The FBI’s Thinking In Keeping iPhone Hack A Secret

Will the government follow through with its own review process and disclose the hack it used to access the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter?

FBI Accessed San Bernardino Shooter’s iPhone Without Apple, Drops Litigation

The government says it is reviewing data recovered from the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone, and will drop its case against Apple. “This case should never have been brought,” Apple said.

FBI Still Locked Out Of San Bernardino iPhone Despite Surprise Offer From Outside Party

After a mysterious third party approached the FBI with a method to gain access to the device, Attorney General Loretta Lynch and FBI Director James Comey said they still are not sure the exploit will work.

Questions Hang Over FBI After Apple Showdown Fizzles

The Department of Justice’s sudden and unexpected postponement of its courtroom battle with Apple is raising questions about the FBI’s handling of the San Bernardino iPhone case.

FBI Exploring Other Method For Accessing Terrorist’s iPhone; Apple Hearing Canceled

Feds say they obtained information about “a possible method” for unlocking the iPhone in question and sought the hearing cancellation on Monday evening. [Update: In light of the latest news, the judge put the order that Apple assist FBI on hold indefinitely.]

At iPhone Launch, Apple Says It Will Not Shrink From FBI Fight

Apple CEO Tim Cook: “We need to decide as a nation how much power the government should have over our data and over our privacy.”

At The #AppleVsFBI Hearing, Both Sides Can Cross Examine Witnesses

After being asked by the Justice Department to allow more evidence to be presented, Judge Sheri Pym will allow both the government and Apple to question each other’s expert witnesses under oath.

10 Revelations From Tim Cook’s Big #AppleVsFBI Interview

In an interview with Time, Apple CEO Tim Cook talked about the company’s stance in a high-stakes battle against the FBI and the Department of Justice over an encrypted iPhone.

Apple Spars With DOJ Over China Allegations In iPhone Battle

In its latest legal filing in the San Bernardino iPhone case, Apple disputed the Justice Department’s claim that it has acquiesced to the demands of the Chinese government.

Apple Says Government Is Using Law As An “All-Powerful Magic Wand”

Apple on Tuesday once again urged a court to reject an order that it help federal investigators hack an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino terrorists.

Lyft, Google, And GM Urge Congress To Get Moving On Autonomous Cars

Executives at all three companies will appear before Congress today.

Congresswoman Unveils Plans To Prosecute Severe Online Threats Against Women

After being “swatted” last month, Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark plans to introduce legislation to beef up law enforcement against cybercrimes that largely affect women.

Apple Blasts Latest DOJ Filing As “Cheap Shot” And “Smear Campaign”

The company responds to new DOJ claims that a terrorist’s iPhone could not have been backed up, despite the FBI’s reset “mistake.”

Famous For Its Marketing Prowess, Apple Must Now Educate On Encryption

As Apple battles the FBI in court, the iPhone maker hopes to win over public opinion as well, educating consumers about the benefits of encryption and the complexity of global digital security.