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iOS 4 Addresses Over 60 Security Vulnerabilities
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I'd like to buy you a cup of coffee, sir. Preferably before the HST comes into effect.
so the iPad will see a 3.2.1 or a 3.3 before it sees 4.0, right?
I would think Apple will not let iPad owners wait 3+ months for this important security update...
I would think Apple will not let iPad owners wait 3+ months for this important security update...
so the iPad will see a 3.2.1 or a 3.3 before it sees 4.0, right?
I would think Apple will not let iPad owners wait 3+ months for this important security update...
I'l admit to guessing, but the iPad shipped with 3.2, which was never released for the iPhone, right? Couldn't most of these security issues have been addressed in that?
Not everyone had the same experience on 3G, some have a lot of issues some less/none, I don't know why.
...is it possible that this vulnerability that have been found are iOS 4 specific due to new API and iOS 3 is virtually safe because has been tested and updated for more that a year and need no security upgrade what-so-ever?
Think about it.
lmao
and I tell you... it will happen as well!
I am disgusted by Apple, their policies, their greed and most of all their hypocrisy
>_<
Apple's 2-3 year "YOU'RE OBSOLETE RULE" is becoming a bit annoying especially since original iPhone users paid over $500 for the item!
I know I'll be slammed for my opinion just like Apple not supporting G5's within 3 years of Snow Leopard's announcement, but I don't care.
The fanboys here will always follow Jobs down any road to buy anything.
I just buy stuff when I NEED IT and my original iPhone could use IOS 4 or at least its security fixes if not some of its features!
You can't tell me that's not technically possible. I know some things aren't, but some of these fixes should be offered to original iPhone purchasers.
It's just another case of Apple, with billions of dollars in the bank, screwing over its long-time customers.
Tick-tock... The the fanboys will now pounce.
While they can sort issues on their OS they can't do the same with Flash, they are not developing it, they cannot manage it.
Apple's 2-3 year "YOU'RE OBSOLETE RULE" is becoming a bit annoying especially since original iPhone users paid over $500 for the item!
I know I'll be slammed for my opinion just like Apple not supporting G5's within 3 years of Snow Leopard's announcement, but I don't care.
The fanboys here will always follow Jobs down any road to buy anything.
I just buy stuff when I NEED IT and my original iPhone could use IOS 4 or at least its security fixes if not some of its features!
You can't tell me that's not technically possible. I know some things aren't, but some of these fixes should be offered to original iPhone purchasers.
It's just another case of Apple, with billions of dollars in the bank, screwing over its long-time customers.
Tick-tock... The the fanboys will now pounce.
Have you ever had an issue with Apple regarding your security and privacy?
No, your original iPhone can't use the security fix that iOS 4 got, and you know why? This is my guess: because the original iPhone doesn't have iOS 4 on it therefore doesn't have those security problems. Those issues are probably related to new API that 3.x don't have so you have nothing to fix in the first place.
Apple is strict on his OS, as they allow developer to access to some data such as access to the photo gallery via a new API they have to find their way to allow things and restrict on others, for example they would access to place and pic geolocation. Then they have to fix to avoid developers to use geolocation for malicious use. Developer don't have access on geolocation on 3.x because there isn't places for 3.x photo and there is nothing to fix.
Tick-tock... The the troll will now pounce.
lmao
and I tell you... it will happen as well!
I am disgusted by Apple, their policies, their greed and most of all their hypocrisy
>_<
Safari 5.0 CRASHED while watching the FLASH video of John Stewart on the GIZMODO iPhone controversy that you posted, http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-april-28-2010/appholes !
I guess Steve Jobs didn't want me to see it and exerted the full wrath of his Reality Distortion Field on me.
Too funny. Thank you Apple.
Have you ever had an issue with Apple regarding your security and privacy?
No, your original iPhone can't use the security fix that iOS 4 got, and you know why? This is my guess: because the original iPhone doesn't have iOS 4 on it therefore doesn't have those security problems. Those issues are probably related to new API that 3.x don't have so you have nothing to fix in the first place.
Apple is strict on his OS, as they allow developer to access to some data such as access to the photo gallery via a new API they have to find their way to allow things and restrict on others, for example they would access to place and pic geolocation. Then they have to fix to avoid developers to use geolocation for malicious use. Developer don't have access on geolocation on 3.x because there isn't places for 3.x photo and there is nothing to fix.
Tick-tock... The the troll will now pounce.
That doesn't explain why some of the features of IOS 4 won't work on an original iPhone or why it's no longer being supported in IOS 4 on any level. You just gave me a technical reason why some of IOS 4's security features are irrelevant to an original iPhone.
That STILL DOES NOT EXPLAIN the rest of it.
And I forgot to mention that I would immediately be called a "TROLL" even though I've used Apple computers since 1983!
Go figure! LOL
It was only released for sale in the summer of 2007, not in January. It was only announced in Jan. And the batteries in the 2G are brilliant, mine still lasts for 2 days with very high usage. Never needed to change it.
I really hope Apple will come out with a security update for the 2G as well. They do the same with the previous version of Mac OS so it's not unlikely.
I've never replaced the battery in my original iPhone bought on DAY 1!
And yes I waited in line at not 1 but 2 stores, first an ATT store, who screwed me over and the manager gave the last one to his buddy even after guaranteeing me I'd get a phone, then an Apple store, where I was treated quite better.
I think IOS 4 should be treating original iPhone customers a little better.
And the iPhone is not just a phone. I've had and trashed tons of cell phones over the years. The original iPhone should be treated with better respect considering how much Apple charged for it originally and people laughed, but yet we stood in line like lemmings.
And now IOS 4 screws us over for overpaying for the damn thing. Go figure.
what the hell are you speaking of ? Go and try to update a Nokia SMARTPHONE from 2007. Go and try to install Windows Mobile 7 on an HTC SMARTPHONE from 2007.
You CAN'T.
They HAVE security issues and they HAVE bugs. They are supported no more.
You are just a bunch of whiners, bashing Apple for everthing ...
and your point is ?
Apple is going to fix security issues in their iOS: what's wrong with that ?
BTW I really hope Flash to be dead and buried by june 2012 ....
what the hell are you speaking of ? Go and try to update a Nokia SMARTPHONE from 2007. Go and try to install Windows Mobile 7 on an HTC SMARTPHONE from 2007.
You CAN'T.
They HAVE security issues and they HAVE bugs. They are supported no more.
You are just a bunch of whiners, bashing Apple for everthing ...
Stop comparing iPhone to DUMB phones, then get back to me.
Windows Mobile? puhLEASE!
They don't support it because it was a complete disaster from day 1! LOL
The fact that there are idiots out there who 2-3 years ago bought a DIFFERENT cell phone than the iPhone does not concern me whatsoever nor do I care what level of support those phones have.
The iPhone broke and changed all the rules and people have higher expectations for that reason.
I STILL think the original iPhone should be supported by Apple in IOS 4 in whatever capacity it can be. Most of them are still in service I would bet. My battery has never even been replaced!
Every iPhone OS update has included security fixes.
In fact, many of us recall that the very first iPhone update only came out as quickly as it did, because a major Safari security flaw was about to be pubicly revealed, and Apple's hand was forced.
In fact, many of us recall that the very first iPhone update only came out as quickly as it did, because a major Safari security flaw was about to be pubicly revealed, and Apple's hand was forced.
"The old order changeth, yielding place to new"
Welcome to the evolving universe we wish you a pleasant time
No, in this case that is not possible. The document we're discussing goes over a list of changes between the new release (4.0) and the previous releases (by definition, 3.1.3 or below).
It provides a list of vulnerabilities that are known to be present in those older versions (by definition, 3.1.3 or below) for which a fix is provided in the new version (4.0).
It is prudent to operate with the understanding that any devices running version 3.1.3 always have been vulnerable to those security flaws, and furthermore, any devices that continue to run version 3.1.3 will continue to be vulnerable (unless a separate 3.x bugfix-only release comes along).
But you can opt-out of the data collection activities in iAd which could be used to identify your device and present targeted advertising.
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I think this is SCARY that Apple has OFFICIALLY abandoned ORIGINAL iPhone owners who paid over $500 and Steve Jobs should be just as ashamed as when he disowned his own CHILD!
No security fixes for original $500+ iPhones anymore? Ridiculous.
Call me a troll, I don't care.
I've owned Apple computers since before HALF of you fanboys and even moderators here were BORN!
SAFARI 5.0 immediately CRASHED just after posting my last comment! LOL
Of course I reported it to Apple but...
Is Steve Jobs' remotely attacking me with his infamous Reality Distortion Field?