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Rumor: Apple working on quick fix for lockscreen exploit in iOS 6.1.2

When in doubt, work on a fix. Per German web blog iFun and AppleInsider, Apple is already working on an update to iOS 6 to address a dangerous passcode vulnerability discovered earlier in the week, with one report claiming that the company anticipated issuing the update as early as next week. The article presently states […]

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Oracle releases updated Java 7 Update 11 security fix, now available for download

Following up on the discovery of a Java 7 flaw that prompted Apple to disable the software in OS X, Oracle issued a statement saying it is currently working on a fix and released a patch over the weekend. Oracle released the statement late Friday following a U.S. Department of Homeland Security recommendation that all […]

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Apple releases Software Installer Update 1.0 for Mac OS X 10.6.8 operating system

Late Tuesday, Apple released its Software Installer Update patch. The upgrade, a 1.3 megabyte download, addresses an issue that may prevent certain Apple software from installing under the Mac OS X 10.6.8 operating system. The update requires an Intel-based Mac and Mac OS X 10.6.8 to install and run. If you’ve tried the patch and […]

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Apple releases iOS 4.2.6 update for Verizon iPhone 4

If you’ve just snagged a Verizon iPhone 4, here’s your first patch. On Thursday, Apple released iOS 4.2.6, its first update for the Verizon iPhone 4 handset. The update, a 401.4 megabyte download, fixes a bug to ensure Personal Hotspot data usage is accurately reported. As always, the update can be snagged via iTunes by […]

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Apple may be relaxing liquid/spill-damage repair policies

A series of internal policy documents leaked to Boy Genius Report shows that Apple may be amending its liquid damage repair policy. Apple’s mobile devices, which currently come with small Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) patches that react and change color when in contact with water, uses the color change to determine whether a device has […]