Apple pulls end-to-end encryption feature from UK after demands for law enforcement access 

Apple has disabled its Advanced Data Protection end-to-end iCloud encryption feature for UK users after British authorities demanded broad access to iCloud data; existing users can continue temporarily but will be forced to disable the feature eventually. Apple says it refused to build a backdoor that would weaken encryption, stakeholders warn the change harms UK user security, and U.S. policymakers are watching for wider policy implications.