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APPLE HAS COME out and apologised for releasing an iOS8 update which left some users unable to make or receive calls.
The update, iOS 8.0.1, came exactly a week after the new operating system was officially released.
It went live last night before being quickly taken down after users reported dropped phone signals and problems with Touch ID.
Apple said it’s working on a new version, iOS 8.0.2, that would fix the issue and will be released in the next few days.
We apologise for the great inconvenience experienced by users, and are working around the clock to prepare iOS 8.0.2 with a fix for the issue, and will release it as soon as it is ready in the next few days.
As a workaround, the company published a support document which allows users to reinstall iOS8 through iTunes.
The error comes after Apple experienced a number of setbacks since it first announced the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Users were annoyed when it released the new U2 album for free and saw the album automatically download onto their devices without their permission. Apple then had to provide instructions showing people how to remove it.
Also, claims that the iPhone 6 bends after it’s placed in users’ pockets emerged this week, although it’s unclear whether this is a widespread problem or not.
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I updated to ios8 and my phone keeps
There are such basic flaws in iOS 8.
It makes you wonder.
But I thought apple made their own operating system that was designed specifically for their iPhones?
Any other company and they’d be laughed out of the industry. But the iSheep just keep flocking up and handing over their money. Incredible.
I’m not sure about that, is every new software not buggy at first?
The fact people keep handing over their money ( 10 million iPhone 6 sold in first 3 days ) is testament to the quality of products they produce. No big fanfare when anyone else releases a new phone, simply because no one is bothered.
Loop de Loop by your logic that would make Christianity correct because it has around a billion followers. But Islam also has around a billion followers and they can’t both be correct so either way, it is possible for a huge amount of people to be wrong about something. And the big fanfare usually comes from Apple themselves so that also discredits your logic.
iOS 8 works just fine on my 3 year old 4s but I’m tempted to get a 6 for the larger screen.
I paid a premium price for this phone but I got value for it.
My only issue with iOS is the mess they made of podcasting.
Oh loop de loop. Stop. Don’t be a fanboy.
@Ted, you’re being generous calling a “bug”. A bug is a minor annoyance. This bricks your phone – no calls made or received.
If you took your car to the garage for an oil change and he removed the steering column would you forgive and forget?
Apt name there Loop de loop.
For your 3 yr old? You need a good kick in the hole.
Tony, I think the phone is 3 years old, not the owner of the phone :)
The phone is 3 years old you idiot !
Christianity ? Islam ? Wtf !!!
Doctor, have had numerous phones over the years – android and iPhones. Have always found the iPhones far superior. There’s more iPhones out there than any other brand for a reason but at the end of the day lets not forget they are only phones
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I know what he meant Loopy it was sarcasm? No? Ok……
Sarcasm ? Ha ha ! Yeah right….
Eh.. There’s not more iphones out there than android. It’s not even close. I too have had both and there’s feck all of a difference. Grow up you child.
I think it’s you that needs to grow up doctor, you’re the one getting all upset over the type of phone I prefer. LOL, get a life.
Loop is correct Doctor. Doctor, you need to learn how to read. You brandish Android as a phone. It’s clearly not.
My podcasting fine but battery drained I. Just over half a day and not switched on. When is fix coming or a way to delete?
Also claims that the iPhone 6 bends after it’s placed in users pockets, looks like iPhone 6 users have just bought a very expensive spoon.
Best laugh of the morning…thanks
I’m an Apple MacBook Pro 2011 owner. My system isn’t yet 3 years old and it’s graphics card has given up the ghost. I’m now left with a hopeless blue screen everytime I boot. And I’m not alone. Nearly 15,000 others experiencing the same have signed an online petition demanding an outside of warranty recall for this manufacturing defect (http://action.mbp2011.com). But Apple won’t comment publicly.
I’m a loyal Apple customer, but two years of normal use is a completely unacceptable amount of time for a big-ticket and supposedly high-quality laptop to turn into a brick.
MacWorld UK has the story:
http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/mac/widespread-2011-macbook-pro-failures-continue-3497935/
Well I got the 2013 model and it froze when streaming video, so they replaced the logic board. Works fine now. There is a 180 page thread on Apple support from people with the same model as me reporting the same fault. So it’s not just your model, Apple have been doing this for ages. In retrospect I would have bought a reconditioned one, at least they are properly qc’ed.
Small claims court is an option for you.
I think apple have downgraded their hardware. They better watch they don’t get a reputation for poor quality.
@Michael: Unfortunately not – bought it Stateside with an Irish card. The irony is that the machine was re-conditioned (with full warranty). It still passed their quality control. This is a serious manufacturing defect with a seriously expensive product which is still only 2 years old.
Was there not a fault in the 2011 models? Apple have acknowledged this problem but refuse to do anything about it.
Crapple.
Guys it’s only a phone get over it.
Yeah but the irony is that it’s a phone that can’t make a phone call. The most basic and important job it has. Hilarious really.
It’s a glitch it’s not like you’ll never be able to to make a phone call with the phone.stop getting your knickers in a twist.
The cost…..
The isheep will still buy this outdated inferior phone which bends and in your pocket with buggy software and still ludicrously claim it’s the best on the market.
@Jonny Software bugs aside, that might not be such a ludicrous claim. Early benchmark scores are impressive by anyone’s standards – http://www.anandtech.com/show/8559/iphone-6-and-iphone-6-plus-preliminary-results
If the bending issue is widespread, it will spell disaster though. People would be wise to give it at least a couple more weeks before upgrading.
@potato – read the comments, this performance test was tailored for apple chipsets; try and have a look at independent benchmarks, and the iPhone is way down; i.e. http://www.futuremark.com/hardware/mobile
Still better than the previous model, and fast enough for people not to notice; but no comparison to my (non-bendy) OnePlus!
Cool phone. Where did you purchase?
Ah, the OneplusOne. Sounds amazing. It’s such a great phone you have to know someone to get hold of one… And they say Apple users are snobs!
Ah bendy phone. Must be the new ibanana.
Apple “fans” are like X factor viewers. “ooh shiny, take my money”.
I made a huge error when I got the iPhone 5. Absolute piece of crap.
Its a good job Apple don’t make aircraft.
The master innovators strike again.
As an iPhone user-I’m not surprised with the latest glitches-the samsung brigade love a good laugh,fair enough.but surely apple geeks could foresee the potential problems that could arise launching new software,bigger screens,battery issues,etc.
Whatever about bendy iphones, I have a six week old samung 5 that developed serious problems,my back up S3 just got a new life extension.
Richard, Samsung Galaxy stories aren’t news, good or bad. Nobody cares. Galaxy owners would rather comment on iPhone stories.
Jaysus, are you fanboys still virgins? It’s pathetic lads.
When Apple release an update to a newly issued iOS it is certain to contain bugs. Has been the same every year since iPhone was launched.
I have the first ipad that came out, the thing is sturdy and working fine the only problem is it’s stuck on an old IOS meaning I cannot download most apps (as they require at least IOS 6 or 7 or something) which therefore makes the thing practically useless.
I’ll never be buying another apple product because clearly that’s going to keep happening. If I invest in an iPad I want it to last more than a couple of years.
Jill I’m in the same position. They’re always pushing you to upgrade the hardware. In fare ness it isn’t only Apple that does this
My buggy is IOS7 and I’m not updating it!
This new iPhone has inspired Uri Gellar to make a comeback…… Thanks Apple
Microsoft and Apple should just merge.
Applesoft.
But what would the company be called TLH. Applesoft? Microple? And what would be their core values, (sorry bout that).
Soft apple more like.
Micrapple
Forget about the latest update that got pulled, the main iOS 8 update has destroyed my phones battery life.
Jony Ives…….Result!!
Can this week get any worse for Apple? This utter disaster, coming on top of only generating about $6bn in revenue from iPhone sales over the weekend. Tim, Phil, Sir Jonny and the gang must be inconsolable.
And the iPhone could be the Wi phone as in wi did I buy this crap?
It could be worse. The head of Samsung mobile was fired as the plastic Samsung S5 was a complete disaster of a phone and not just a few glitches.
Ive never had an IPhone. Got an iPad and MacBook pro. The I phone compared to my HTC has several issues which would stop me getting one. Me and a friend are on the same network and were in Donegal a while back, I had good reception and he had bad reception, but we were both in exactly the same place. Also screens break easy. And pricy to fix. Charging unit went in my iPad. Only MacBook pro hasent given me trouble but I don’t use it much.
I found my ipad 2 loses the wifi signal much easier than my 60 euro Chinese smart phone….go figure?
Nearly 4500 photos gone. They’re not in my iTunes account. Photos of my children when they were born, 1st steps etc. precious moments gone forever as Apple have told me there’s nothing they can do. Thanks Apple. Hello Samsung.
Matt commiserations mate . For all photos back them up elsewhere on a Usb stick external hard drive but don’t depend on one location .
Learned the hard way. To those who red thumbed my comment… Go phukk yourselves.
If the photos were that valuable, why not copy them onto your pc? Don’t need iTunes for that. What would have happened if your phone was stolen? Same result. I really am just saying. No harm intended. Maybe for next time. Or you can use a reputable cloud service.
Glad I didn’t do mine…
To quote every iSheep: “but it just works”…. Eh not this time fanboys! ;-)
I remember when the screen on the iPhone was the perfect size. Any bigger was hideous in the eyes of the Apple fan boy. Then came the bigger screen and it’s “oh gosh this is perfect, here have my hundreds of €”. Now the phones are bending and apple released an update that crippled thousands of iPhones. How are you going to defend this shambles apple sheep?
Relax. You don’t sound well, Hung.
the end is nigh. That is all.
My 4 year old Apple normally very good however on downloading the latest version the IPad shut down and everything deleted. Had to reboot from scratch using my laptop and ITunes. All apps gone but contacts and email returned after a few days?
I think any company would love to sell 10,000,000 of anything in 3 days and call it “a bad week”…
LMAO. Losers.
Steve Jobs would have sacked countless amount of people over this,staff at Cupertino would be shitting themselves.
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Got woken by a text message from my sisters iPhone sent at 9.30pm arrived on my phone at 4.30am. Her teenage son updated her phone to is 8
I think any company would love to sell 10,000,000 of anything in 3 days and call it “a bad week”…
I just updated Apple TV, now it s glitchy, freezing all the time, I’m tired of it, I also recently purchased the iPad mini, I hate it, no battery life, and it’s also glitchy, I’m getting a kindle fire, no way am I getting another iPhone, apple in my experience has gone down hill the last few years.
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