The iOS 9.3 bug fix in turn created major security flaw in the devices which are adequately addressed by the tech giant.When Apple Inc released iOS 9, it announced beforehand that the operating system would not be focusing on upgrading the features rather much of the focus will be on optimization. However, every major release of iOS 9 – 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3 – had suffered major issues. Although the bugs could not be improved since iOS 8, the tech giant’s reaction towards the matter is more serious.
Last week, the tech titan released iOS 9.3.1 as a patch for the critical problems suffered by iOS 9.3. However, the apparent “fix” made the matter worse and caused a major security hole. This time, however, the company was more open to take the responsibility of the flaw and immediately responded to the shortcomings.
According to the Washington Times, the most valuable company did confirm that iOS 9.3.1 did have a bug that made it easier to pass through the lock screen security (both fingerprint and PIN) and allowing the third party to access a user’s photos and contacts.
Apple immediately rushed to the security and has now fixed the bug in such a way that no additional software updates are required to fix the bug. Apple said that through security flaw “server side”, the bug can be removed and the consumers will have the bug fixed in no time. For the first time, Apple had come through its secret process of fixing and updates and this is what is surprising and new for the consumers and the industry experts.
After the recent legal battle between Apple and the FBI, the company had become more firm in relation to the security of its customers. Therefore, the company instantly jumped into the matter and fixed the bug in minimal amount of time.
Although the company had been relieved from the burden of a legal battle, however, since the government got its hands on the software that unlocked one of the versions of the iPhone, the company has to work on making the security of their phones much stronger. In an event where the customers are skeptical about the phone’s vulnerability, bugs like these will surely bring down the level of trust the consumers have put on the company.
Overall, it was a good initiative taken by the tech titan to let go of its secrecy for a change and answer the burning issues at the earliest.
At the market, which closed on Wednesday, Apple Inc. stock closed at a price of $110.96. After pondering over the future prospect of Apple’s services growth, the company has been added in the Credit Suisse U.S. Top List, which includes the companies whose stock has a strong position in the market.
Last week, the tech titan released iOS 9.3.1 as a patch for the critical problems suffered by iOS 9.3. However, the apparent “fix” made the matter worse and caused a major security hole. This time, however, the company was more open to take the responsibility of the flaw and immediately responded to the shortcomings.
According to the Washington Times, the most valuable company did confirm that iOS 9.3.1 did have a bug that made it easier to pass through the lock screen security (both fingerprint and PIN) and allowing the third party to access a user’s photos and contacts.
Apple immediately rushed to the security and has now fixed the bug in such a way that no additional software updates are required to fix the bug. Apple said that through security flaw “server side”, the bug can be removed and the consumers will have the bug fixed in no time. For the first time, Apple had come through its secret process of fixing and updates and this is what is surprising and new for the consumers and the industry experts.
After the recent legal battle between Apple and the FBI, the company had become more firm in relation to the security of its customers. Therefore, the company instantly jumped into the matter and fixed the bug in minimal amount of time.
Although the company had been relieved from the burden of a legal battle, however, since the government got its hands on the software that unlocked one of the versions of the iPhone, the company has to work on making the security of their phones much stronger. In an event where the customers are skeptical about the phone’s vulnerability, bugs like these will surely bring down the level of trust the consumers have put on the company.
Overall, it was a good initiative taken by the tech titan to let go of its secrecy for a change and answer the burning issues at the earliest.
At the market, which closed on Wednesday, Apple Inc. stock closed at a price of $110.96. After pondering over the future prospect of Apple’s services growth, the company has been added in the Credit Suisse U.S. Top List, which includes the companies whose stock has a strong position in the market.