SIM card PIN lock is usually implemented at the very basic level to ensure the security of your handset’s data in case you lose it. In the case of an iPhone running iOS 7.0.1 or 7.0.2, this may no longer be effective. A new vulnerability has been discovered in the aforementioned firmware versions, allowing a hacker to bypass SIM lock screen.
After the launch of Apple iPhone 5S, the phone has been able to grab customers’ attention massively. In fact, it has been reported that iPhone 5S was the top selling smartphone in September. However, many customers are now eagerly waiting for the delivery of this phone. And the good news is iPhone 5S is going to be shipped in 2 to 3 weeks.
When Apple unveiled its ‘cheaper’ iPhone 5C a few days ago, it was criticized by many quarters. Coming at a price of $549, many cited how far it was from being a cheap handset. However, the smartphone is now being offered for $99 with a two-year contract, a deal which may sound lucrative to many.
Ever so often, we have seen in movies how the criminals would hack off a person’s finger simply to get his fingerprints to unlock a high-security facility. Rest assured, this is not happening with iPhone 5S because the Touch ID sensor of the handset doesn’t work with a ‘dead’ finger.
The pre-orders for Apple’s new iPhone 5C were supposed to become available today. The company has lived up to the schedule it announced and now, you can finally place your pre-order for iPhone 5C.
We have recently reported that Apple’s new top-end handset, iPhone 5S, packs a fingerprint scanner. With the scanner, all you need to unlock the handset is the touch of your finger. However, a little girl has now discovered a critical flaw in the security offered by the Touch ID sensor.
Security researchers have made a rather astonishing discovery – some fake chargers may come packed with malware, which can then be installed on an iPhone as soon as the charger is connected to it.
The Library of Congress, in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, had ruled unlocking smartphones illegal. We recently covered the progress of a White House petition on it and the response from the government. However, AT&T has now assured its customers that the ban wouldn’t affect them.