There is no doubt that the Apple iOS has its share of bugs and issues, but a recent discovery showed that even when locked, it is still possible for users to be able to access the contact list directory of an iPhone device. The bypass works even for version 4.1 of the OS so we can expect that Apple will be launching a quick fix for this issue within the week.
While it may not seem like a big deal –after all, messages and other functions are still inaccessible through the bypass, the fact that another person will be able to sift through a person contacts list is still an act of invasion that a lot of people –especially business professionals, would not be comfortable with.
Of course, the best advice for phone security would still be the user’s own alertness, awareness and constant vigilance. No degree of digital security could ever match simply not leaving you phone exposed for others to tinker around with.
In lighter news, Tesco has just made it a whole lot easier for iPhone owners to do their grocery shopping: the new Tesco Bar Scan application has just been launched and the best part of it all is that it is completely free.
In order to use the app, as long as an item is stocked by the Tesco supermarket, the only thing a user needs to do is to scan the item’s barcode using the camera on the iPhone. This will automatically add the item to the online shopping cart.
For many people, this will be a great way to shop as it will remove the need to spend too much time browsing the online store for specific items. Even better is the fact that you can add in new items as you reach that last can or last bottle on the shelf by simply scanning the code before tossing it in the bin.
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