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iOS 11.4 could make it tougher for cops to unlock your iPhone

Posted on May 9, 2018 by pogowasright.org

Zack Whittaker reports:

There’s a new twist in the long-running cat-and-mouse game between Apple and law enforcement.

A new feature, which first emerged in an early beta version of the company’s iPhone and iPad software but never made it to market, has emerged again in the latest beta.

Forensic experts say a pre-release version of iOS 11.4 includes a new feature that requires users to “connect an accessory via lightning connector to the device while unlocked — or enter your device passcode while connected — at least once a week.”

Read more on ZDNet.

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