iOS 4.2 Delayed Due to iPad WiFi Bug, New GM Build Tomorrow [Update]

Couple of days we reported you about Mac OS X 10.6.5 and iTunes 10.1 to be released Wednesday Nov 10th, then it will followed by the iOS 4.2 public release for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch on Friday Nov 12th. But this scenario has been changed, as we only catch the Mac OS X 10.6.5. So what happened to iTunes 10.1 and iOS 4.2?

According to Macstories's reliable source, that iOS 4.2 public release has been delayed due to WiFi connection issues which discovered by users running iOS 4.2 GM build on iPad, as well as it has been widely documented over forums and discussion boards.

Specifically what happened ? when the iPad users - who running iOS 4.2 GM build - try to connect a local network, they lost the connection after minutes. According to the source Apple may be compelled to release a new update of the GM build to fix the iPad WiFi issue and it may be released internally, to a few selected developers .

Conclusion : iOS 4.2 public release will be delayed for at least a week, while the developers test the new GM version to get feedback free of issues. iTunes 10.1 will be delayed also due to the iOS 4.2 delaying in order to ensure compatibility with the final iOS 4.2 . For now you can check out the WiFi issue in action.

Update: German Website has just mentioned that references to November 12 have disappeared from carrier codes. [via 9to5mac]

iOS 4.2 GM Fixes the Lockscreen Secuirty Flaw

Just a follow up to the previous post about iOS 4.1 critical bug which lets you bypass passcode lock and make calls, see the entire list of contact, recent call history and voicemails. The new iOS 4.2 GM which was released last night, has fixed this security flaw and it's no more working.

As expected, we've been trying for many times but it didn't work with iOS 4.2 gold master. This version is only for developers but you can update to iOS 4.2 right now without waiting for public release some time next week using our guide posted here. [via BGR]

iPhone Alarm Bug DST Causing Problems Across Europe

Lots of bugs spreading this days! This one is about alarm, the alarm of your iPhone has caused some major problems across Europe countries. Most of the iPhone users are running 1 hour late to their offices due to this Bug. The bug basically is when daylight saving was started i.e when they have changed the time to 1 hour early, the iPhone's clock automatically adjust it to the time but unfortunately the Alarm Clock stayed at the same time. The result? Lots of people getting up an hour late.

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This bug first targeted Australia then Europe and now New Zealand. People living in those places has suffered from this Bug. Apple fans in U.S wants apple to fix this bug before it hits U.S on 7th November. Well, this bug can also manually be fixed but for Apple it will be hard challenge to fix this bug. By the way, Apple has also another bug to fix right now which enables access to your contacts and make calls and bypass lock code. The solution that might work with you is to delete all the Alarms and start over again I think that might help. Let's see if Apple fixes it when North America makes the switch on November 7th. [via Engadget]

iOS 4.1 Critical Bug Lets You Bypass Passcode Lock [Video]

There's critical bug found in the iOS 4.1 of the iPhone 4, this bug lets you bypass iPhone 4 passcode lock and allows you to make calls and access contact information. There's a simple technique for how to do this, you just have to lock your iPhone with a passcode then press emergency call and type a non existing number (as ###). Next tap the call button and immediately hit the lock button. It should open up the Phone app where you can see all your contacts, call any number, etc.

Here's a video showing how it really works:

After your iPhone passcode is unlocked you can make calls, send emails, you can see the entire list of contact, recent call history and voicemails. Well this is an highly crirtical bug in iOS 4.1, it might be a risk for so many people. So, Apple, you have to say something about this and fix it immediately ! [via 9to5mac]

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