Report: Google, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter to support Apple in its case


The biggest names in tech appears to be building a coalition around Apple and its case with the government. BuzzFeed News reports that Google, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, and Twitter have committed to filing support for Apple's position. The support will come in the way of friend-of-the court briefs.

BuzzFeed is also reporting that other technology companies are considering joining. Box, Slack, and the Internet Associate trade group indicating they are conceding joining. The deadline to file a brief is March 3rd.