Apple’s battle with the US authorities over encryption will likely boost efforts by companies to make devices more secure against government intrusion, according to some industry experts.<br /><br /> An Apple executive was quoted anonymously by Reuters as saying the company will strengthen its encryption if it wins its court case.<br /><br /> The company’s refusal to help the FBI access the mobile phone of a gunman who took part in the San Bernadino killings brought a number of small rallies at Apple stores in support of its stance. <br /><br /> Last week the FBI won a court order requiring Apple engineers to help extract data from the phone.<br /><br /> The FBI’s Director James Comey has said law enforcement efforts are hobbled by encryption, which he calls a “safe haven” for terrorists.<br /><br /> If Apple loses the case, it’s thought the legal precedent could give the US government a licence to order companies to assist in breaking into encrypted products.<br /><br /> Apple claims the FBI is seeking access to at least a dozen iPhones in var
