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US to push Apple for access to Brooklyn iPhone US to push Apple for access to Brooklyn iPhone
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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.