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Tech giant risks angering security services by toughening up the system which protects information stored on its smartphones

APPLE has launched new software which could make it even more difficult for spies or cops to access data stored on terrorists iPhones.

The tech giant has just announced the release of iOS 10.3, the latest operating system for iPad and iPhone.

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It comes fitted with a new file system which will protect the information stored on smartphones using a super tough form of encryptioncalledApple File System (APFS).

This is excellent news for anyone worried about hackers accessing their bank details or other private and potentially compromising information.

But its bad news for investigators who want to get access to the messages stored on suspects gadgets.

Apple famously refused to unlock an iPhone used by the San Bernardino terrorists,who killed 14 people at a Christmas party on December 2 2015.

Encryption is a controversial issue right now, because policeare furious that software like WhatsApp lets terrorists communicate in total secrecy using strong encryption.

The problem lies in the fact that companies like Apple or Facebook, owners of WhatsApp, do not hold master keys which let them crack encryption.

Cops want to get a "backdoor" into suspects' devices and the apps they use to communicate.

However, this could prove disastrous because hackers would potentially be able to exploit the vulnerability.

Apple's new operating system will also introduce new and faster animations designed to make the phone feel snappier to use.

The new file system should also give a speed boost to the phone, as it will allow data to be accessed more quickly.

If you have an iPhone, Apple will automatically ask you to download the software.

You can visit the Apple homepage for more information.

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