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thompr wrote: » Yes, as I said in one of my sentences, they already do something like this, but it is very very crappy. They should do a better job. And this doesn't have anything to do with the SMS system and telcos... the failure happens whe…
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thompr wrote: » This problem happens for my daughter, too, when she goes over her data plan quota and her phone becomes just a phone when not in WiFi. I think that the solution should be that Apple attempts to send via iMessage (as usual), chec…
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pazuzu wrote: » I expect consumer law suits if Apple was aware of this for 3 years. They will get a lawsuit either way.
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wubbus wrote: » The biggest bug in iMessage is still the "Messages (saved)" bug that takes up 4GB of space on my iPhone and cannot be deleted. Hoping for a fix in iOS 7.1.x ... Dude, you should log a report or see a Genius so Apple know about i…
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I hope Apple see this as an opportunity. Seamless data roaming + "any" device messaging sounds like a good package if they can enhance iMessage to handle all these edge cases and extended use cases.
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sirlance99 wrote: » So, everyone that was saying that you just need to do this or that and it'll work were wrong. Apple has admitted that there is an issue just like all the other rational people were saying. They maybe both correct. e.g., The …
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mstone wrote: » If this is all about activation why bother to steal someone's legitimate Apple ID? The hackers have a stolen phone and a fake activation server, why do they need to steal my Apple ID? It's not a functioning activation server. Th…
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mstone wrote: » The reason I'm confused is they recommend that users not access iCloud on public wifi. This does not seem like it has anything to do with activation. iPhones should be using SSL all the time when connecting to Apple back end. How i…
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mstone wrote: » If it is using SSL and the cert is not authoritative that should end the connection. I am probably missing something but activation is for new users and is not the same as accessing iCloud as a regular user. Two separate issue, rig…
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mstone wrote: » If the packets are encrypted how is anyone going to be able decrypt it? They don't have the private key. mstone wrote: » They say stay away from public wifi, If the wifi is encrypted the hack doesn't work, right? The fake activa…
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mstone wrote: » If the packets are encrypted how is anyone going to be able decrypt it? They don't have the private key. It would be encrypted using the fake server's SSL cert. Remember, the security researchers can set these up easily befor…
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mstone wrote: » According to the article it says they can snag the Apple ID login credentials, which I still don't understand because that should be using SSL even on non-encrypted WiFi. I would consider that data threatening. That's the MITM a…
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chipsy wrote: » Yeah I think so to, but they are related. I edited my post just a moment ago to clarify that (while you were responding). "So the unlocking of the phones uses the iTunes vulnerability that it doesn't verify server certificates, …
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chipsy wrote: » The hackers were able to unlock locked (stolen) devices, it seems that in that case it doesn't matter if you at home used iTunes on OSX or Windows. But the vulnerable Windows version presents an opportunity in that case (for that t…
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mstone wrote: » I'm a little puzzled. Does this mean Apple is not using SSL when the iOS device connects to iCloud. The iCloud web interface requires SSL. Anyway it should be noted that pubic wifis that are encrypted properly, as most are, are …
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Samsung have been shifting to countries with even lower production cost. e.g., from China to Vietnam. They started aggressively last year, but will likely accelerate the move this year: http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1…
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ksec wrote: » Apple could have spent 3.2B on their Cloud and DC and create a Lock in that cannot be easily rivaled. Instead they buy Beats? And saying Beats are premium? I think they are high quality,but definitely not in the premium range. …
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apple ][ wrote: » Dr. Dre once said in an interview with MTV - "I don't care about those people", in response to all of the gay-bashing on an Eminem album. I thought that Tim Cook and Apple were against homophobes, or was all that just talk? …
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gadgetcanadav2 wrote: » Yeah, I probably pushed the limit but did you watch the Dr Dre video? Does Apple want that in a senior position? ... Which is probably why Apple may name the 2 execs Beats staff, but as advisors to Tim Cook. The new repo…
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*shrug* Whatever it is. People are talking about Apple today. :-) I don't usually post here too, but today I contributed 20+ posts ?