thatanonymoususer
macrumors 6502
Apple sends out security patches all the time. There's a chance that whatever vulnerability this phone has is patched in the next version.
In all likelihood, they have been able to access the data already with some sort of unauthorized method. They wanted Apple to break in for future precedent and to allow the data to be used as legal evidence if there's a trial.
They severely underestimated the public backlash against the request, so they decided to shelve it for now.
Difference between losing a battle vs losing the war. Congress has been woken up Apple can't win in that arena.
Who could that be?..an outside party demonstrated to the FBI a possible method for unlocking...
That's what I'm thinking too. A face-saving 'out' so to speak, with the tide of public opinion changing as more people educate themselves about the chilling repercussions of what the FBI has proposed.they see themselves losing this fight
You mean this suddenly isn't about a precedent? Holy crud, you're actually seeking justice? Wow...
You won't believe what happens next!New Apple Nylon Watch Bands Hold Incredible iOS Hacking Features!
lol... they know they were going to lose and went full retreat mode
You mean this suddenly isn't about a precedent? Holy crud, you're actually seeking justice? Wow...
Difference between losing a battle vs losing the war. Congress has been woken up Apple can't win in that arena.
I heard they finally turned the phone over, and the passcode was on a sticky note on the back ...
A possibility. @MuscleNerd had tweeted this site earlier this morning, which had an interesting take on it.
https://marcan.st/2016/03/untangling-ios-pin-code-security/
Either way, if the FBI gets this info without Apple's help or assistance, this will not turn out good PR-wise for them, nor for those who vilified/vilify Apple for not co-operating.
BL.