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Apple closes law enforcement loophole for iPhone

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Apple intends to close a loophole used by law enforcement to access information on iPhones.

An update with USB Restricted Mode will prevent third-party hacking tools used by law enforcement from accessing the device.

"We're constantly strengthening the security protections in every Apple product to help customers defend against hackers, identity thieves and intrusions into their personal data," Apple said in a statement Wednesday. "We have the greatest respect for law enforcement, and we don't design our security improvements to frustrate their efforts to do their jobs."

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