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The US Department of Justice has said it will pursue its request for Apple to help unlock an iPhone that is part of a drugs case in New York. | The US Department of Justice has said it will pursue its request for Apple to help unlock an iPhone that is part of a drugs case in New York. |
A letter filed to a local court said the government "continues to require Apple's assistance". | A letter filed to a local court said the government "continues to require Apple's assistance". |
In a separate case last month, the FBI dropped a court order demanding Apple help investigators unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino killer Syed Farook. | In a separate case last month, the FBI dropped a court order demanding Apple help investigators unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino killer Syed Farook. |
The FBI had said it was able to gain access to the device independently. | The FBI had said it was able to gain access to the device independently. |
In February, a judge ruled that Apple could not be forced to give access to the phone in the New York case. | In February, a judge ruled that Apple could not be forced to give access to the phone in the New York case. |
The judge denied a motion by the Justice Department - a decision which was followed by a government appeal. | The judge denied a motion by the Justice Department - a decision which was followed by a government appeal. |
Jun Feng, who owned the iPhone, pleaded guilty to taking part in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy last year. | |
Authorities have said they still wish to unlock the device, however, as part of an ongoing investigation into the conspiracy. | |
Previously, Apple had said that it was "impossible" for the company to help in unlocking newer devices. | Previously, Apple had said that it was "impossible" for the company to help in unlocking newer devices. |
The iPhone in the New York case is an older model, but the firm has so far refused to aid investigators wishing to access its data. | The iPhone in the New York case is an older model, but the firm has so far refused to aid investigators wishing to access its data. |
The Reuters news agency reports that the device has an operating system older than that of the San Bernardino phone, and is not protected by the same encryption technology. |