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Apple Is Fighting Britain Over iCloud Keys. UAE Users Should Check One Setting

Apple is back in court over who should be able to unlock an iCloud backup. The latest fight is in Britain, not the UAE, and that distinction is important. Reuters reported on August 3 that Apple challenged a new UK demand involving encrypted cloud backups belonging to British users.

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