Tag Archive for: Versions

iPhone 7 Rumor Rollup: ‘actual’ renders; 3 not 2 versions; 4 never-going-to-happens

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No one has ever mistaken me for a gadget guy, but the regular author of our “iPhone 7 Rumor Rollup” is unavailable this week so into the breach I step. I do carry an iPhone 5s, but, truth be told, there is close to zero chance that I will be upgrading. Nonetheless, in addition to genuine iPhone 7 rumors I intend to offer here a few suggestions that could conceivably up my upgrade odds.

Behold ‘exclusive’ renders

The language used by Apple sites to convey the fruits of their rumor farming is an art form in and of itself. Take this headline from GSM Arena: “Exclusive: Apple iPhone 7 renders appear.” Exclusive is self-explanatory, though at times less than accurate. The interesting use here is “appear,” as in out of thin air. This wasn’t the case at all.

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Network World Paul McNamara

Android and the enterprise 2016 – old versions remain a big security risk – ComputerworldUK

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ComputerworldUK

Android and the enterprise 2016 – old versions remain a big security risk
ComputerworldUK
… called TowelRoot (from noted hacker George Hotz), which effectively functioned as a benign proof-of-concept exploit. Recommended for you. Android security in the enterprise – can the worst flaws be fixed? Android security update focuses on media …

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Google refuses to fix a web security issue on older Android versions – Firstpost

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Google refuses to fix a web security issue on older Android versions
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Adrian Ludwig, head of Android security mentioned in a Google+ post that, “Keeping software up to date is one of the greatest challenges in security.” He added that, “As the browser app is based on a version of the WebKit browser engine that's now more …
Google responds to WebView security issue affecting Android 4.3 and older …PhoneDog
Google addresses WebView security concerns, makes recommendations on …Android Authority (blog)
Google Responds to Concerns Over Widespread Android WebView VulnerabilityNDTV
Wall Street Journal (blog) –Ausdroid –VPN Creative (blog)
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Microsoft to support fewer IE versions

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Microsoft has started a 17-month campaign to upgrade customers to the newest version of Internet Explorer that their operating systems will support, which should make it simpler for the company to keep the browser secure because it will have fewer versions to deal with.

On Jan. 12, 2016 Microsoft will drop support for all but the current browser versions. The versions can be automatically upgraded via Windows Update, which is the route the company recommends.

Commercial customers should test the latest upgrades for compatibility with their apps and configurations and then install them as soon as possible, the company recommends.

After the cutoff date, Microsoft will support only the following pairings of desktop operating systems and IE versions: Windows Vista SP2 and IE9; Windows 7 SP1 and IE11; Windows 8.1 and IE 11.

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Network World Tim Greene