Apple : Apple to launch iOS 6.1.2 'next week' to fix passcode vulnerability

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Apple to launch iOS 6.1.2 'next week' to fix passcode vulnerability Posted: Apple's promised fix for an iOS 6.1 bug that enables intruders to by-pass a user's passcode and access certain areas of the phone, could be released this week. German site iFix claims that iOS 6.1.2 will be in the public realm by February 20, at the latest, as Apple looks to lockdown the dangerous flaw. Earlier this week a video was posted online showing how a complex series of button pushes could nullify the passcode and unlock photo albums, calling logs, voicemail and enable the hacker to modify contacts. Apple has acknowledged the problem, which is almost identical to one which surfaced in 2010, and said it is hastily working on a fix, but did not state when it would arrive. Prediction "Apple takes user security very seriously," said company spokesperson Trudy Muller on Thursday. "We are aware of this issue and will deliver a fix in a future software update." Now iFix, quoting the same sources it used to pre-empt the release of iOS 6.1.1 last week, to predict iOS 6.1.2 will arrive early next week, perhaps as soon as Monday or Tuesday.

Apple seeking software engineer to lead 'next generation' Apple TV Posted: Apple is in the market for a software engineer to command the development of new features for the Apple TV set-top box and in turn, perhaps, the long-rumoured iTV flatscreen television. A recent posting on Apple's jobs website, seeks applications from an experienced software engineering manager to assist the company in increasing its presence in the living room. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers and oversee releases from conception to completion, while also representing Apple TV across the company. The posting intimates that Apple TV is now a 'high priority' project, which is a long way from the device's roots as Steve Jobs' favourite 'hobby' project. Living room takeover The posting reads: "The Apple TV team is looking for an experienced engineering manager to help deliver the next generation features for Apple TV. "Bring your creative energy and engineering discipline, and help us bring the Apple experience to the living room." Recent reports have suggested that Apple is finally going to allow more third-party apps to go live on Apple TV with the introduction of an SDK later this year. The posting also mentions that the chosen party will be asked to "develop the engineering plan for upcoming projects." Could this mean the fabled Apple iTV set?

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