The Vergecast

Apple's encryption controversy, Bezos's hacked phone, and Sonos stopping old product updates

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Stories from this week:

  • Trump demands Apple unlock iPhones: ‘They have the keys to so many criminals and criminal minds’
  • How to FBI-proof your encrypted iPhone backups 
  • Can Apple live up to Apple’s privacy ads?
  • Apple rejects AG Barr’s claim that it didn’t assist with Pensacola shooting probe
  • The FBI has asked Apple to unlock another shooter’s iPhone
  • Senator asks Jeff Bezos for more information on Saudi-linked hack
  • Saudi Arabian prince reportedly hacked Jeff Bezos’ phone with malicious WhatsApp message
  • PSA: Never open a WhatsApp message from the crown prince of Saudi Arabia
  • Here’s a first look at Android on Microsoft’s dual-screen Surface Duo
  • Microsoft’s software plan for the Duo Android phone is surprisingly realistic
  • Introduction to dual-screen devices
  • Motorola’s foldable Razr will launch on February 6th after delay
  • Cruise driverless taxi: no steering wheel, no pedals
  • Sonos will stop providing software updates for its oldest products in May
  • Comcast plans price hikes for cable customers as it looks ahead to streaming Peacock launch
  • Google’s ads just look like search results now

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