Apple has just released the latest version of the operating system that was reportedly downloaded and installed by more than 50 percent of iOS users in the first weekend. That being the fastest adaptation of any iOS update, it can be seen as quite impressive. Now that the software is out there, it is time to find all of the bugs and wait for updates to fix them. The first one is not going to be much of a wait as a report from today indicates that Apple has already sent out iOS 7.0.2.
The minor update is supposed to fix a bug that allows users to bypass the lock screen passcode feature. Even though users were limited once they got passed the lock screen, it was still seen as serious enough security flaw that garnered plenty of attention. If the passcode lock screen is bypassed, users can then access all Contacts, as well as the Camera Roll. Once the Camera Roll is accessed, users can then view all of the photos on the camera, which at that point they can share them with any social networks tied to the phone and even through email.
According to the change log, the update is 17.4MB and will fix bugs that allow users to bypass the lock screen passcode and reintroduces a Greek keyboard option for passcode entry. The passcode bypass is a security flaw, but at least for now you are not allowed to see much more than Contacts and Camera Roll information, which for some, can still be serious. The update should not take all that long to download and install and if you are complete the process, you are encouraged to try and bypass the passcode lock screen to make sure the update worked.
Because the new software was just released, having a security flaw a day later gained steam very quickly throughout the mobile world. The flaw is not one that just another can master, but Apple is not going to take it lightly and released the update as quickly as possible. The other part of the update brought a Greek keyboard as an option for the passcode lock screen, other than that the update should be pretty cut and dry.
