Year 2008 saw one of the biggest product launches with the Apple iPhone hitting the markets at incredible prices. Consumers flocked Apple stores and AT&T outlets to get their hands on this marvelous gadget that has been one of the most sought after in the world of mobile communications. However, the complaints and grievances soon started pouring in from dissatisfied consumers all around the globe, reporting on the bugs and flaws that fouled their glorious iPhone 3G moments. These included uncalled for hang-ups, malfunctioning features, various connectivity and security concerns that included failed synchronization with Apple iTunes and also the lack of certain essential features.
In March 2009, Apple Inc. released a statement promising its consumers that a new operating system for iPhone 3G and other iPod Touch devices was in the pipeline, that would take care of all consumer woes.
Today, Apple announced the official release of the much awaited iPhone OS 3.0 software. This upgrade for iPhone 3G and iPod Touch devices contains 45 update patches that are primarily designed to fix the security vulnerabilities. The iPhone OS 3.0 software also provides its consumers with enhanced features,such as cut, copy & paste, MMS, and push notifications for their Apple mobile devices.
Security concerns have been the biggest issue for consumers who use high-end PDAs and smart phones like the iPhone 3G. Just as so, mobile devices these days are getting smarter and are handling just about every function that previously was designated to computers alone. Be it e-mail, online streaming, audio/video chat or web browsing, iPhone 3G and others have mastered these fields and such wireless devices are pushing the envelope of accessibility and functionality to their very limits. However, the more technologically advanced they become, the more vulnerable they are to hacks and security breaches.
Joris Evers (Spokesman, McAfee) explains;
“They (smart phones and PDAs) are no longer dumb devices used only to make phone calls. They hold a wealth of personal information and in some cases are being used as electronic wallets.“
Recently, one of the widely acclaimed PDA makers, Research in Motion released a security patch for its Blackberry products. This patch targeted a loophole in the device’s software that enabled hackers to take advantage of such devices and break into corporate networks.
Via Mobiledia
