Apple rumored to issue iOS 4.3.1 with security, bug fixes within two weeks
Apple is expected to release a minor update to its mobile operating system for the iPhone and iPad, iOS 4.3.1, in the next few weeks to address bugs and plug security holes, according to a new rumor.
According to Boy Genius Report, the anticipated software update will arrive within one to two weeks. iOS 4.3.1 is said to contain "minor bug fixes," including a fix for a vulnerability that allowed hackers to jailbreak the newly released iPad 2.
The update is also said to include baseband updates for the iPhone 3GS and original iPad with 3G. It will also reportedly fix an issue with the iOS Springboard and third-party applications not recognizing the gyroscope on the iPad 2.
The anticipated update is also said to address a problem that would cause memory corruption when reading large files from USIM filesystem. iOS 4.3.1 is also said to fix a problem with NTLM authentication in applications and on websites.
Boy Genius Report has, in the past, correctly pinpointed the release of iOS updates through its sources at wireless carriers. Earlier this month, the site did correctly indicate that iOS 4.3 would see an early release, though it was incorrectly off by one day in its "exclusive" report.
News of an anticipated 4.3.1 update for iOS came earlier this month, when security researcher Charlie Miller revealed that Apple has a fix in the works for a flaw in its Safari mobile Web browser. Miller exposed the flaw at the Pwn2Own hacking contest, and privately shared the exploit with Apple to help the company patch its software.
iOS 4.3 was released just weeks ago, and includes faster JavaScript performance in the mobile Safari Web browser. It also brought new features like Personal Hotspot for tethering a 3G data connection over Wi-Fi, iTunes Home Sharing for streaming content wirelessly over a home network, and support for AirPlay in third-party applications.
According to Boy Genius Report, the anticipated software update will arrive within one to two weeks. iOS 4.3.1 is said to contain "minor bug fixes," including a fix for a vulnerability that allowed hackers to jailbreak the newly released iPad 2.
The update is also said to include baseband updates for the iPhone 3GS and original iPad with 3G. It will also reportedly fix an issue with the iOS Springboard and third-party applications not recognizing the gyroscope on the iPad 2.
The anticipated update is also said to address a problem that would cause memory corruption when reading large files from USIM filesystem. iOS 4.3.1 is also said to fix a problem with NTLM authentication in applications and on websites.
Boy Genius Report has, in the past, correctly pinpointed the release of iOS updates through its sources at wireless carriers. Earlier this month, the site did correctly indicate that iOS 4.3 would see an early release, though it was incorrectly off by one day in its "exclusive" report.
News of an anticipated 4.3.1 update for iOS came earlier this month, when security researcher Charlie Miller revealed that Apple has a fix in the works for a flaw in its Safari mobile Web browser. Miller exposed the flaw at the Pwn2Own hacking contest, and privately shared the exploit with Apple to help the company patch its software.
iOS 4.3 was released just weeks ago, and includes faster JavaScript performance in the mobile Safari Web browser. It also brought new features like Personal Hotspot for tethering a 3G data connection over Wi-Fi, iTunes Home Sharing for streaming content wirelessly over a home network, and support for AirPlay in third-party applications.
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I've tried it from a few different machines on a few different networks (including simply telnetting to port 80) and each time there is a hidden iframe linking to adult-photos.tk .
Ah ha, this will unlock the AWS band now that AT&T is buying T-Mobile. You saw it here first. It's been a consipracy for awhile now.
There is no AWS band HW in any Apple product. We?d have known when the FCC data was released.
There is no AWS band HW in any Apple product. We?d have known when the FCC data was released.
lol....I wasn't serious.
I want the new faster Safari browser on my phone.
Is anyone else getting adult popups from AI?
Yes, but didn't click.
Yes, but didn't click.
Yeah, me too. It sucks...
On 4.3.1 can you use the iPad 2 (3G) as a personal hot-spot for you iPod Touch when you're not in WiFi range?
-IQ78
What about support for 3G phone users? Still left with a big unpatched security hole.
Seriously my 3G is suffering from greatly reduced battery life thus I'm seriously thinking about an update. I'd like to be able to update the software but have serious reservations about it even working correctly. The problem is that I suspect that the latest version of Safari would use even more RAM.
So while I share your frustration I'm to the point where I think the 3G is pretty obsolete.
More importantly, since I updated, I have an increase in dropped calls and my indicator going from 3G to E on my Iphone 4.
Also when I open up to text or look at my existing texts I get an intermittent message that the phone is unable to connect to cellular network and my indicator says E. That never happened before.
There is no AWS band HW in any Apple product. We?d have known when the FCC data was released.
When did facts ever get in the way of a conspiracy theory?
Yes, but didn't click.
answered wrong post sorry ...
Is anyone else getting adult popups from AI?
I've tried it from a few different machines on a few different networks (including simply telnetting to port 80) and each time there is a hidden iframe linking to adult-photos.tk .
I'm not I wonder why some are? I have block on popups, clicktoflash and Little Snitch if that helps.
I'm not I wonder why some are? I have block on popups, clicktoflash and Little Snitch if that helps.
I was, but it stopped.
Is anyone else getting adult popups from AI?
I haven't noticed any.
I'm not I wonder why some are? I have block on popups, clicktoflash and Little Snitch if that helps.
Odd that more than one person is affected, I'm not. Usually the scenario is a Javascript setTimeOut() function that is triggered on an onUnload event from a website that you were previous visiting. That technique makes people believe the offender is the site that they are currently viewing when actually it is a site that you visited earlier - even quite a bit earlier, depending on how long they set the time out for.