iOS 4.3.3 Update Released by Apple to Fix Apple iPhone iPad Location Tracking

“Underpromise and overdeliver”. Again, Apple tells its fans what he is pursuing for. After the iPhone and iPad location tracking issue, Apple said it would issue an iOS update to fix bugs related to the location data storage of iPhone and iPad in weeks. But on Wednesday, Apple released the updated iOS 4.3.3 to fix bugs, only seven days between promise and delivery. The iOS 4.3.3 is now available through iTunes.

This update iOS 4.3.3 contains changes mainly to the iOS crowd-sourced location database cache, including:

* Reduce the size of the cache
* It no longer backs up the cache to your Mac or PC via iTunes upon syncing, so the information isn’t available to anyone with access to your computer.
* The cache is now deleted from device when users disable the Location Tracking service in iOS’ Settings apps.

Apple devices which are applicable with the new updated iOS 4.3.3:

The iOS 4.3.3 update applies to the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad, iPad 2, third-generation iPod touch, and the fourth-generation iPod touch. The iPhone 3G and the second generation of iPod touch are currently not applicable with this new update.

Apple makes good on his promise. But to further solve such location tracking issues which may involve users’ personal information, maybe we could get a better understanding and satisfied answer on the May 10 Congressional Hearing on Mobile Privacy.

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Apple and Google Agree to Testify the Phone Location Tracking Issues at the May 10 Senate Hearing about Consumer Privacy on Mobile Devices

The phone location tracking issue for Apple iPhone iPad and Google Android mobile phones has lasted for a period, and it would last longer than we think, especially at Apple’s privacy policy. Google responded to the phone location tracking at Monday while Apple replied this a week after the issue and denied its mobile devices are tracking and collecting data on users’ locations. Both companies have agreed to testify at a May 10 Senate hearing about consumer privacy on mobile devices.

Ever since the reports of location tracking issue of Apple and Android devices, the US Senate had weighed in. The Committee had written to Microsoft, Nokia, RIM and HP as well as Apple and Google, but only the latter two had been asked to attend the hearings and explain what data they are collecting, how they’re ensuring that data is secured, and how users opt out of being tracked.

Google Inc. was sued by two Android phone users who said their phones secretly recorded and stored their movements. According to concern over data collection, a Google spokesman Chris Gaither said in an e-mail: “We provide users with notice and control over the collection, sharing and use of location. Any location data that is sent back to Google location servers is anonymized and is not tied or traceable to a specific user.“

However, Apple has denied collecting data from users. “Apple is not tracking the location of your iPhone,” the company said in a statement. “Apple has never done so and has no plans to ever do so.” Apple insisted it “strongly” believes that personal privacy is important, but now, the personal privacy of Apple has been skeptical from lawmakers and users.

The public debate of the mobile phone location tracking has been a long concern. Hope the May 10 hearing would provide a good result.

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iOS 4.3.2 Jailbreak Untethered iPhone iPad iPod Touch on Win and Mac

Last week, Sn0wbreeze 2.6 became available for Windows users to untether iOS 4.3.2 jailbreak on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Sn0wbreeze 2.6 can jailbreak iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G, iPad1 and Apple TV 2G. And yesterday, the iPhone Dev Team released the PwnageTool 4.3.2 for untethered iOS 4.3.2 jailbreak on Mac for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 1, iPod Touch 3G and iPod Touch 4G. Both versions are NOT suitable for iPad 2, so do not try these on iPad 2.

The Pwnage Tool 4.3.2 can create custom firmware iOS 4.3.2 while preserving your baseband to be upgraded and after that you can unlock 4.3.2. If your devices rely on carrier unlock, then the Pwnage Tool 4.3.2 would be helpful for you, while Redsn0w 0.9.6 RC 14 is not recommended. Redsn0w 0.9.6 RC 14 could also be used on Windows for untethered iOS 4.3.2 jailbreak. You need to use Sn0wbreeze 2.6 to preserve the baseband if your devices rely on carrier unlock and then unlock iOS 4.3.2 with Ultrasn0w, otherwise you need to use Redsn0w 0.9.6 RC 17 for iOS 4.3.2 Jailbreak.

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Apple Location Tracking in iPhone and iPad Gains Great Concern

On Wednesday, there were posts that detailed a file in Apple iPhones and iPads unknown to the vast majority of its users that stored a long list of their time-stamped locations, sometimes with alarming detail. This has raised great concern and a vast criticism from users. Besides, people also want to know whether other smart phones and tablets like Google Android OS phones and tablets have the same location tracking system as Apple. The lawmakers now have stepped into this issue for answers from Apple.

Much of the concern about the iPhone and iPad location tracking stems from the fact the computers are logging users’ physical coordinates without users knowing it — and that the information is then stored in an unencrypted form that would be easy for a hacker or a suspicious spouse or a law enforcement officer to find without a warrant. “We’re not sure why Apple is gathering this data, but it’s clearly intentional, as the database is being restored across backups, and even device migrations,” from a blogger.

Some have argued that the Apple iPhone and iPad location tracking system has brought benefit to people, rather than harm. The most obviously thing is that the iPhone and iPad location tracking has provided clues for police.

Several members of Congress in Cupertino have written to Apple to answer questions about the issue. Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass., questioned it may be illegal to use users’ personal location information for business purpose without noticing users. “Collecting, storing and disclosing a consumer’s location for commercial purposes without their express permission is unacceptable and would violate current law.”

We have to admit that tracking is in fact normal for mobile phone. The conflict of this practice lies who owns the personal location information, what the owners have done and want to do with the users’ personal location information.

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Latest News about iPhone 5: Start Mass Production in September and Hit Market in October

Hi everybody, here I would like to shall with you the latest news about iPhone 5: a report from Apple Insider yesterday reveals that Apple would start trial production of the iPhone 5 in August and mass production in September, with the market availability to be possible in October. With the release date confirmed to be June  6^th at Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), 2011, most people are focusing on the market date and specifications of the next generation iPhone. From this report, now we may have a rough perception about the Apple iPhone 5

For the specifications of iPhone 5, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of Concord Securities said he heard from “supply chain sources” that the iPhone 5 will be equipped with a faster A5 processor and 8-megapixel rear camera, which can be currently found in Apple iPad 2, a new wireless chipset, which would be compatible with both GSM and CDMA networks, and an improved antenna.

If this is true, then according to my previous post on the iOS 5 release date, the next generation of iPhone may be configured with the iOS 5. Also, Kuo said the iOS 5 would be a “big feature” in the iPhone 5, which is also highly anticipated.

If we take into consideration of the Japan earthquake, which has caused big shortage in mobile component and materials, then this news becomes even more credible. However, people may also keep skeptical about this for the strong sales of iPhone 4.

Though Apple is unlikely to make any comment or reveal any information about the production of iPhone 5, this news is most acceptable and credible.

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