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Originally Posted by FogCityM3
Isn't the FBI proposing that Apple break into the phone, retrieve the data and give that data to the FBI? The worry that this may open the door to other precedents really doesn't make sense if one sets the standard that you commit a terrorist attack, yes the phone should be broken into by Apple and there could be information on there that could save lives. Just set the standard that the FBI may request this in the future in the event of another committed terrorist attack rather than suspected terrorists.
I don't see Apple winning this.
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No they want Apple to develop software to disable the security feature where the phone wipes itself after 10 consecutive incorrect password attempts so the FBI can unlock the phone by trying every single possible numeric combination. That feature would apply to every iPhone hence the issue.
If they wanted them to simply unlock this specific phone I'm sure this would be a nonissue but that's not what they're asking for.