I really hope they actually physically can't access the data on this phone. It's entirely possible this could be the case -- I've been trying to consider the ve

I really hope they actually physically can't access the data on this phone. It's entirely possible this could be the case -- I've been trying to consider the vectors they could use: - lightning cable delivered iOS patch (probably won't work because iOS won't negotiate over USB until you tap a dialog box) - OTA update (not connected to internet) - Cracking open the device and accessing the storage directly (encrypted until boot time) The most likely vector I can think of: - - Lightning cable delivered iOS patch from a trusted computer (i.e one that the terrorists actually owned) It's quite impressive that Apple is taking a stand like this, though perhaps unfortunate timing WRT the larger encryption debate.