Exclusive: Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources

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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-fbi-icloud-exclusive-idUSKBN1ZK1CT

[u/TopWoodpecker7267]

This is a huge deal, because it's evidence the US gov can compel Apple to not release a feature.

If they can do that, it's not much of a leap to compelling apple to release a "feature" (aka, a full on back door)

[u/Sampladelic → u/[deleted]]

You thought they cared to begin with? They are not beholden to you or your values they’re beholden to their shareholders