Third problem is that Apple is a bit disingenuous by saying that if they were to make such a modified iOS for use on this phone, they would be the target of relentless attacks by hackers trying to steal it. This implies that Apple is incapable of protecting its own trade secrets. But Apple is not the only one who can…

Second problem here is the set of examples Apple uses in its motion. Particularly the first and second examples are not analogous to the present case because they involve requiring someone to act in a situation to which they are otherwise unconnected. Apple is not being asked to unlock an Android phone, but rather one…

First problem here is with the article, which refers to “an iPhone 5C owned by the San Bernardino shooter”. It was in fact owned by the county, his employer, to be used for county business. Even if he were still alive, he would have no reasonable, legal expectation of privacy concerning its use. So the situation is…