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Updated: 16:17
IF YOU HAVE an iPhone, iPad Mac, or Apple TV available, there’s a significant update that removes a serious security flaw.
The latest update iOS 8.2 issues a security update that protects devices from the FREAK bug.
Effectively, it allowed a back door to encryption which could be exploited, allowing hackers to break into a user’s account and potentially steal sensitive info. The bug was around since the late 90s but was only discovered recently.
A similar patch has been included for OS X as well, Mountain Lion, Mavericks and Yosemite while those using Apple TV will need to update to version 7.1.
The update iOS 8.2 also includes updates to HealthKit, an Apple Watch app and a number of bug fixes.
Android update
Alongside that update, Google announced another major update to the latest version of Android last night.
Lollipop 5.1 promises to offer stability and performance improvements and allows you to use more than one SIM with any devices that offer multiple SIM slots. Also, HD voice calling is also included with compatible devices.
The most important and useful update is Device Protection, which will ensure a lost or stolen device will remain locked until you sign in with your Google account, even when someone resets the device to factory settings. The feature will be available on most Android devices shipped with Android 5.1.
The problem with this update is the same with every Android update. It will only come to those devices running stock Android like the Nexus series while the newer Android devices released are only introducing the first version of Lollipop now.
Originally published: 12:06pm
(Note: An earlier version of this article didn’t take into account the patch for FREAK. The article has been amended to reflect this)
Best of luck to Irish bookshops tomorrow. Agood news story for sure..
@Paul Gorry: Exactly! I always browse on Amazon then order in my local bookshop. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BOOKSHOP! (I admit to having an account with Kenny’s!).
Sad people jumping on bandwagon, the amount of marks in this country is unreal. Pure marks
@qffaffaf affrafrfraf: ??? Zero idea what you’re raving about there, to stay on point, looking forward to reading Sally’s latest offering. By all accounts it’s been worth waiting for/ we’ll see. Personally, Normal People will always be a very difficult act to follow
@qffaffaf affrafrfraf: Bookmarks?
@Brian O’Brendan: has kevvy morphed once again????
@Buster Lawless: I think he is on the hunt. But I have Slevin running around in circles and he’s saying he’s going to sue me.
@William Slevin: You called me honey badger for 2 days straight. The worst insult anyone could give anyone. And I agreed with all your posts. Get off the boardwalk and get into detox.
@William Slevin: do you know that most comments are forgotten the following day ? I even forget my own a few hours later.
Take it easy, life’s too short.
@Brian O’Brendan: leave William alone you clown.
@Buster Lawless: you are so boring and predictable.
@qffaffaf affrafrfraf: Explain??
@William Slevin: Nobody is afraid of you.
@offside again: morning kevvy & the factor 50′s
The only silver lining in Normal People, which is the worst book I’ve ever read, is that it meant that I wouldn’t have to read any of the other drivel she might churn out in future.
@Jipangu: Yeah, however, sadly, plenty of sheep will be queuing in the pen for the herder to release the lock so the can bleet and buy this drivel. She’s the perfect poster child for what passes as art today.
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