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iPhone, an iPod which can hold thousands of songs even as you use it as a cellphone is coming, if rumors are anything to go by.The iPod Phone (lovingly called the iPhone, iMobile or iCell) is what Apple Computer has got up its sleeve, if iPod-trackers are to be believed. For long, iPod fans have been dreaming about an iPhone, which marries the technologies of the iPod and the cellphone. The iPhone, they say, would cater to all personal digital music entertainment and communications needs in a cute little package.Apple's teaser invite to select members of the media for the September unveiling of its surprise product has made imagination run wild among iPod aficionados. The Apple iPod mobile phone could be developed along with Motorola, with which it has a technology tie-up. It is clear that Motorola is developing an iTunes mobile phone, for which it has received FCC clearance. But the bigger news could be that it would be an iPod-Motorola mobile phone, which promises to be a killer product.It could be an iTunes Motorola mobile phone, which can play Apple's iTunes, say some. But as September 7 draws near, many are convinced that it is an iPhone (or iMobile or iCell if you like) and not the iTunes Motorola Mobile as expected before.If Apple is rolling out the iPhone on a standalone basis, it would be the Cupertino firm's path-breaking entry into the cellphone space. It is worth noting that many cellphone companies have already started hawking the music capability on their mobile phones. To survive and prosper, an iPod mobile is very much a necessity for Apple. A few weeks back, Nokia had denied rumors that it is developing a mobile phone which can play Apple's iTunes.But whether it is an iPhone or an iTunes Motorola which is still under wraps, it is clear that Apple analysts and iPod watchers have gone overboard, speculating about the possibilities of an iPod mobile phone. It is reported that US mobile phone service provider Cingular will be offering network support for the iPhone, which may be named iPod ROKR. The Wall Street Journal has reported, quoting sources, that the iPhone will actually be the Motorola ROKR, which will be sold with Cingular preloaded. It will be able to store thousands of songs and be a snazzy new mobile.Whether September 7 sees the birth of the iMobile or not, one thing is certain - anyone making such a musical mobile phone will meet stiff challenge from cellphone market leader Nokia, which is readying the N91 series as a music phone. The Nokia N91 will be capable of hoarding thousands of songs, just as the Apple iPod. The iCell has a tough cookie ahead, well entrenched and ready for battle.New York Times has also reported that the iROKR will have cellphone and music capabilities.Verizon already offers two models of mobile phones which let users transfer music from computers. It is also planning a rival online music service soon.The iPod phone won't be to the cellular service providers' liking, since they would like the music services to be provided by them. They fear that the iPhone would take away a lot of the revenues currently brought by the ring tones business. Watch this space for more on the iPhone!
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Monday, March 17, 2008
Apple Launches 16GB iPhone, 32GB iPod Touch
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Apple added new iPhone and iPod Touch models to its lineup of phones and music players Tuesday by doubling the maximum amount of storage space in each to 16GB.
The new top-of-the-line iPhone is priced at $499, Apple said. This is the first time since September, when Apple dropped the 4GB iPhone from its sales sheet, that the smart phone family has had multiple models. Apple continues to sell the 8GB iPhone for $399.
The iPod Touch -- for all intents and purposes an iPhone that cannot make or take calls -- now sports a 32GB model, also priced at $499, as a third option. Older models, including the $299 8GB and the $399 16GB configurations, remain available.
"This is just a bigger, faster kind of announcement," said Ezra Gottheil, analyst with Technology Business Research Inc., speculating that the timing was in part driven by an attempt to pump iPhone sales during a traditionally slow period. "Mobile phone [sales] aren't as seasonal as iPods, but they are seasonal."
Gottheil said he still expects Apple to make major changes to the iPhone in 2008, adding 3G capability and perhaps even true GPS functionality. "I'd put that around the middle of the year," he said today.
The larger-capacity iPhone and iPod Touch are available immediately at Apple's own retail stores, its online outlet and at resellers in the U.S.
The new iPhone's price tag is the same as the 4GB model's when the latter debuted in June 2007. Just over two months later, however, Apple CEO Steve Jobs ditched that model and slashed the price of the 8GB smartphone by $200, to $399.
Several users who said that they had recently bought 8GB iPhones asked on Apple's support forum whether they would be allowed to swap their purchase for the larger-sized model. Apple's policy is to accept returns within 14 days, although a 10% restocking fee applies if the iPhone box has been opened.
Other recent customers complained of the bump in storage. "I brought my iPhone about a month ago so I have no way of exchanging my phone," said a user pegged as SimonLee. "But Apple don't [sic] care about that because they just want me to go and buy a new one."
That kind of comment got little love on the forum. "Blah blah blah, go cry somewhere else," said Goshia on the same thread.
"Maybe the solution is to never bring out a new product. Oh, but then you'd complain too," said Simon Taylor. "So Apple, please stop developing new products or improving the ones you have. You are upsetting your customers. They would obviously prefer to use the original Apple II."
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Apple added new iPhone and iPod Touch models to its lineup of phones and music players Tuesday by doubling the maximum amount of storage space in each to 16GB.
The new top-of-the-line iPhone is priced at $499, Apple said. This is the first time since September, when Apple dropped the 4GB iPhone from its sales sheet, that the smart phone family has had multiple models. Apple continues to sell the 8GB iPhone for $399.
The iPod Touch -- for all intents and purposes an iPhone that cannot make or take calls -- now sports a 32GB model, also priced at $499, as a third option. Older models, including the $299 8GB and the $399 16GB configurations, remain available.
"This is just a bigger, faster kind of announcement," said Ezra Gottheil, analyst with Technology Business Research Inc., speculating that the timing was in part driven by an attempt to pump iPhone sales during a traditionally slow period. "Mobile phone [sales] aren't as seasonal as iPods, but they are seasonal."
Gottheil said he still expects Apple to make major changes to the iPhone in 2008, adding 3G capability and perhaps even true GPS functionality. "I'd put that around the middle of the year," he said today.
The larger-capacity iPhone and iPod Touch are available immediately at Apple's own retail stores, its online outlet and at resellers in the U.S.
The new iPhone's price tag is the same as the 4GB model's when the latter debuted in June 2007. Just over two months later, however, Apple CEO Steve Jobs ditched that model and slashed the price of the 8GB smartphone by $200, to $399.
Several users who said that they had recently bought 8GB iPhones asked on Apple's support forum whether they would be allowed to swap their purchase for the larger-sized model. Apple's policy is to accept returns within 14 days, although a 10% restocking fee applies if the iPhone box has been opened.
Other recent customers complained of the bump in storage. "I brought my iPhone about a month ago so I have no way of exchanging my phone," said a user pegged as SimonLee. "But Apple don't [sic] care about that because they just want me to go and buy a new one."
That kind of comment got little love on the forum. "Blah blah blah, go cry somewhere else," said Goshia on the same thread.
"Maybe the solution is to never bring out a new product. Oh, but then you'd complain too," said Simon Taylor. "So Apple, please stop developing new products or improving the ones you have. You are upsetting your customers. They would obviously prefer to use the original Apple II."
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About the security content of iPhone v1.1.3 and iPod touch v1.1.3
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This document describes the security content of iPhone v1.1.3 and iPod touch v1.1.3.
For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until a full investigation has occurred and any necessary patches or releases are available. To learn more about Apple Product Security, see the Apple Product Security website.
For information about the Apple Product Security PGP Key, see "How to use the Apple Product Security PGP Key."
Where possible, CVE IDs are used to reference the vulnerabilities for further information.
To learn about other Security Updates, see "Apple Security Updates."
iPhone / iPod touch v1.1.3
Foundation
CVE-ID: CVE-2008-0035
Available for: iPhone v1.0 through v1.1.2, iPod touch v1.1 through 1.1.2
Impact: Accessing a maliciously crafted URL may lead to an application termination or arbitrary code execution
Description: A memory corruption issue exists in Safari's handling of URLs. By enticing a user to access a maliciously crafted URL, an attacker may cause an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. This update addresses the issue by performing additional validation of URLs.
Passcode Lock
CVE-ID: CVE-2008-0034
Available for: iPhone v1.0 through v1.1.2
Impact: An unauthorized user may bypass the Passcode Lock and launch iPhone applications
Description: The Passcode Lock feature is designed to prevent applications from being launched unless the correct passcode is entered. An implementation issue in the handling of emergency calls allows users with physical access to an iPhone to launch an application without the passcode. This update addresses the issue through an improved check on the state of the Passcode Lock.
Safari
CVE-ID: CVE-2007-5858
Available for: iPhone v1.0 through v1.1.2, iPod touch v1.1 through 1.1.2
Impact: Visiting a malicious website may result in the disclosure of sensitive information
Description: WebKit allows a page to navigate the subframes of any other page. Visiting a maliciously crafted web page could trigger a cross-site scripting attack, which may lead to the disclosure of sensitive information. This update addresses the issue by implementing a stricter frame navigation policy.
Installation note:
This update is only available through iTunes, and will not appear in your computer's Software Update application, or in the Apple Downloads site. Make sure you have an internet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunes from www.apple.com/itunes
iTunes will automatically check Apple's update server on its weekly schedule. When an update is detected, it will download it. When the iPhone or iPod touch is docked, iTunes will present the user with the option to install the update. We recommend applying the update immediately if possible. Selecting "Don't install" will present the option the next time you connect your iPhone or iPod touch.
The automatic update process may take up to a week depending on the day that iTunes checks for updates. You may manually obtain the update via the "Check for Update" button within iTunes. After doing this, the update can be applied when your iPhone or iPod touch is docked to your computer.
To verify that the iPhone or iPod touch has been updated:
Navigate to Settings
Click General
Click About The Version after applying this update will be "1.1.3 (4A93)" or later.
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This document describes the security content of iPhone v1.1.3 and iPod touch v1.1.3.
For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until a full investigation has occurred and any necessary patches or releases are available. To learn more about Apple Product Security, see the Apple Product Security website.
For information about the Apple Product Security PGP Key, see "How to use the Apple Product Security PGP Key."
Where possible, CVE IDs are used to reference the vulnerabilities for further information.
To learn about other Security Updates, see "Apple Security Updates."
iPhone / iPod touch v1.1.3
Foundation
CVE-ID: CVE-2008-0035
Available for: iPhone v1.0 through v1.1.2, iPod touch v1.1 through 1.1.2
Impact: Accessing a maliciously crafted URL may lead to an application termination or arbitrary code execution
Description: A memory corruption issue exists in Safari's handling of URLs. By enticing a user to access a maliciously crafted URL, an attacker may cause an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. This update addresses the issue by performing additional validation of URLs.
Passcode Lock
CVE-ID: CVE-2008-0034
Available for: iPhone v1.0 through v1.1.2
Impact: An unauthorized user may bypass the Passcode Lock and launch iPhone applications
Description: The Passcode Lock feature is designed to prevent applications from being launched unless the correct passcode is entered. An implementation issue in the handling of emergency calls allows users with physical access to an iPhone to launch an application without the passcode. This update addresses the issue through an improved check on the state of the Passcode Lock.
Safari
CVE-ID: CVE-2007-5858
Available for: iPhone v1.0 through v1.1.2, iPod touch v1.1 through 1.1.2
Impact: Visiting a malicious website may result in the disclosure of sensitive information
Description: WebKit allows a page to navigate the subframes of any other page. Visiting a maliciously crafted web page could trigger a cross-site scripting attack, which may lead to the disclosure of sensitive information. This update addresses the issue by implementing a stricter frame navigation policy.
Installation note:
This update is only available through iTunes, and will not appear in your computer's Software Update application, or in the Apple Downloads site. Make sure you have an internet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunes from www.apple.com/itunes
iTunes will automatically check Apple's update server on its weekly schedule. When an update is detected, it will download it. When the iPhone or iPod touch is docked, iTunes will present the user with the option to install the update. We recommend applying the update immediately if possible. Selecting "Don't install" will present the option the next time you connect your iPhone or iPod touch.
The automatic update process may take up to a week depending on the day that iTunes checks for updates. You may manually obtain the update via the "Check for Update" button within iTunes. After doing this, the update can be applied when your iPhone or iPod touch is docked to your computer.
To verify that the iPhone or iPod touch has been updated:
Navigate to Settings
Click General
Click About The Version after applying this update will be "1.1.3 (4A93)" or later.
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