An encryption pep talk

We knew Apple would use its dedicated event to address its fight with the FBI over its iPhone security. Tim Cook wasted no time and kicked the event off with comments about the current legal fight. "We did not expect to be in this position at odds with our own government," he said. "We believe strongly that we have a responsibility to help you protect your data and protect your privacy. We owe it to our customers, and we owe it to our country. This is an issue that impacts all of us, and we will not shrink from this responsibility."

The first scheduled legal hearing on the case will take place tomorrow afternoon in a Central California District Court.