Seemingly everyone in the tech world was talking about Apple's fight with the U.S. government over encryption and backdoor access to iOS. But the iPhone maker also found itself under fire from a variety of others as well, including hedge fund managers, and even rapper Kanye West. Catch up now on the busy week that was.
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Everything you need to know:
- The FBI and DOJ want to force Apple to unlock a terrorist's iPhone > >
- But Apple has fought back, and Tim Cook has said the company won't create a "backdoor" for iOS > >
- The dispute has drawn battle lines, with both Republicans and Democrats siding with the government > >
- Tech companies and security experts, however, have largely sided with Apple > >
- In non-encryption news, Kanye West begged his fans to subscribe to Apple Music competitor Tidal > >
- In addition to being $53M in debt, he has no plans to bring his new album to Apple Music > >
- Hedge fund managers Carl Icahn and David Einhorn recently cut their positions in AAPL stock > >
- The march to Apple's expected March 15 event continues, with the latest leaks on "iPhone 5se" and "iPad Air 3" > >
- Rumors about the anticipated "iPhone 7" swirl too, though it isn't expected 'til September > >
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A roundup of our hottest stories this week:
Tim Cook calls FBI backdoor demand 'dangerous,' vows to fight caseUS Department of Justice files motion to force Apple to crack terrorist's iPhoneDonald Trump says Apple should back down in San Bernardino caseWhite House says FBI wants access to one iPhone, not blanket backdoor from AppleEditorial: User security, privacy issues draw sharp contrast between Apple iOS, Google Android in FBI encryption caseProtestors gather at San Francisco Apple Store to support fight against government backdoorsJohn McAfee offers to decrypt iPhone used by San Bernardino terrorists, criticizes FBISenate committee chair mulls bill to punish companies that refuse decryption requestsFacebook, Twitter voice support for Apple's stance on encryptionApple reportedly enlists aid of free-speech attorneys in encryption battleBillionaire Mark Cuban says Apple deserves a 'standing ovation' for fighting FBI on encryptionApple issues new version of iOS 9.2.1 to fix iPhones bricked by 'Error 53'Apple chip suppliers gearing up capacity for 'iPhone 7' production - reportInside iOS 9.3: Apple will allow third-party apps to add music to your iCloud Music LibraryNew 4-inch iPhone to run Apple's A9 chip, 'iPad Air 3' to sport A9X - reportApple Pay launches in China with support for 80% of credit and debit cards