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Apple vs. the FBI: An easy explanation

A judge has ordered Apple to crack into an iPhone for law enforcement, but this could affect the future of cybersecurity for everyone. Bridget Carey breaks down the issue in under three minutes.

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Bridget Carey is an on-camera reporter who helps you level up your life -- while having a good time geeking out. Her exclusive CNET videos get you behind the scenes, so you can see new trends, experiences and quirky gadgets. Bridget Tries is her video series, in which she explores our changing world by getting up close with today's oddities before they become tomorrow's normal. She started as a writer with a syndicated newspaper column and has been a technology journalist for over 15 years. Now she's a mom who stays on top of toy world trends and robots. (Kids love robots.)
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The fate of all cybersecurity may depend on the legal battle between Apple and the FBI.

It sounds a bit dramatic, but the security issue Apple is facing in court does have far-reaching consequences. Can the government order a company to create software to hack their own security? Watch CNET Update to learn why doing this for one iPhone could impact all of your gadgets:

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