iPod touch Passwords not totally hidden in new iPod Touch 2.0 software - BE CAUTIOUS

[theranch]

While using my iPod Touch with the new 2.0 software installed I noticed that there is a lag in the software for hiding passwords. When I type in an input field for a password you can see the character or number that I'm typing for a second OR TWO! Then it changes to the dot that we associate with a password input field. NOT good!

I started a thread on Apple's discussions forum already.
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=7567266#7567266

 

[SirithX]

I noticed this as I was typing my password in AIM. I thought it was just a bug in AIM, considering how AIM isn't exactly the greatest program out there, but it's good to know this is an actual firmware problem instead, which isn't so good.

 

[Prof.]

It's not an error, it's deliberate. Apple did this so you can see exactly what you're typing when you enter your passcode. I mean honestly, who is going to see your password when you're typing on a 3 inch screen? Don't worry about it guys. Unless someone is right on top of you, you have nothing to worry about.

 

[Baron58]

zOMG the irrational whining on this forum is too much....

It's a feature, not a bug.

It lets you see that you typed the correct character briefly before it hides it.

 

[sharp65]

It's a feature, it's actually good you know your typing in the correct thing. I often hit the wrong letter/number by accident.

 

[UltimateSyn]

This feature (see: not a bug) was deliberately added into the 2.0 Software.

 

[natezire71]

Yeah, its a feature. You people whine/ worry WAY to much. XD