14 DAY TRIAL // In releasing iOS 7.0.6 last week, Apple squashed a risky bug that would allow a cybercriminal who knew what he was doing to intercept your data transmitted over a Wi-Fi network. However, the same firmware update arrived with a hefty dose of bugs of its own.
iOS 7.0.6 and iOS 6.1.6 Still Vulnerable to Hacker Attacks
We wrote about this earlier this week, but it needs to be said again and again. Apple has yet another security flaw on its hands with iOS 7.0.6 (and iOS 6.1.6 too), and it needs to patch it up in the same way it did with the widely reported SSL flaw. Namely, briskly.
iOS 7.0.6 Bricks iPhones, but There’s a Fix
Well, yeah, technically there’s a fix, but it’s not an official fix. Actually, many people have been forced to restore their devices to factory settings and, in the process of doing that, lose valuable personal data. Of course, it’s half Apple’s fault and half their fault because these people don’t bother to make regular backups. If that’s you, then you have no right to complain. Software breaks. Even when it comes from the most valuable tech company in the world. It’s just one of the hard facts of life.
iOS 7.0.6 Causes Battery Drain and Heat Issues
And boy, are people vocal about it! The issue has been confirmed as widespread by Apple Support Communities users and Softpedia commenters alike, and I’d like to point out that the hard-reset thing (that we thought was a good fix) actually doesn’t work for everyone.
So yeah, some users desperately need iOS 7.1/7.0.7. A security bug is something that doesn’t necessarily affect you if you don’t conduct online purchases or spend too much time feeding your digital life to big data centers. However, a rapidly draining battery pretty much renders an iPhone useless.
iOS 7.1 Available for Download “Around” March 15 – Report
Earlier this month, AppleInsider cited an “unverified” source as saying that Apple is gearing up to release its next major iOS update around March 15. Having spent quite a bit of time in development, iOS 7.1 should be ripe for the picking any day now. And if Apple wants to address these bugs ASAP, its planned release shouldn’t be postponed, but instead rushed.
Disclaimer This is a Personal Thoughts piece reflecting the author’s personal opinion on matters relating to Apple and / or the products associated with the Apple brand. This article should not be taken as the official stance of Softpedia on Apple-related matters.