Apple has, as indicated a few days ago, published another small iOS update. The iOS version 6.1.2 is now distributed to all supported iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models as an OTA (over the air) update and according to official information to the so-called 'Exchange bug' fix.

The error in the code of iOS 6.1 could lead to increased network activity and reduced battery life on iOS devices when abglichen user calendar data with an Exchange server.

In mid-February Apple iOS 6.1.1 was released to korrikieren a bug that could cause connection problems with the iPhone 4S.

The new update fixes but expect MacRumors yet the vulnerability in iOS 6.1, which can be bypassed by the Passcode Lock the lock screen.

The update arrives as Build 10B146 for most devices, with the exception of cellular-capable iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad models that are receiving Build 10B147.

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Not everyone is ready to afford a new (expensive) Apple iPhone - and then goes into the Android or Windows Phone camp. A cheap iPhone less valent equipment might be the alternative, but the probability is low.

Update (14.01.2013): Cheap iPhone extremely unlikely
Apple's marketing chief Phil Schiller expressed over the Shanghai Evening News for cheap iPhone: Despite the popularity of low-cost smartphones will never be the future of Apple's products. To provide the best product on the market, one uses only the best technology out there, Schiller continued. Of a cheap iPhone mainly benefits the Chinese market, where Apple A1045 has little presence. The marketing manager does admit that Apple's market share is only about 20 percent, but there you possess 75 percent of the profits.

Unimpaired denial
Analysts point out that Phil Schiller has denied the cheap iPhone beyond doubt. Instead, the interview was part of Apple A1189 strategy, not too much to tell about their products. The Group also has an in-house product would never considered cheap call - even if a relatively favorable iPhone is in planning.

2013 will release the low-cost iPhone?
For years has been speculation that Apple wants a cheap iPhone einheizen the Android competition. 2013, it might finally be ready Apple A1148 is working well at a lower level model, the Wall Street Journal. According to the sheet used in the Apple iPhone a less expensive cheap housing made of plastic instead of metal. The equipment, however, might be the same as that of the iPhone 5, it says. More likely, however, that Apple uses components from previous iPhone generations to reduce production costs.

Previous strategy: Old cheaper iPhone
Apple usually published in late summer / fall of a year its current iPhone model. With the debut of the new model of Vorvorgänger disappear from the range, the predecessor Apple offers at lower prices. Apple goes so already two tracks - a third (cheap) iPhone would not reflect at least Apple macbook pro 15 inch battery 's previous strategy. Apple itself is expressed as usual, not on such rumors.

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Apple has released updates for multiple platforms, the fix seems primarily WLAN problems, but also to close security holes. The report, among other Golem.de. Both various iOS devices as well as current Macs are supplied according to the industry newsletter with software patches.

The results presented in this year Mac model like macbook pro 13 inch battery lines receive updates that resolve compatibility with wireless networks that transmit on the 5-GHz band (802.11 a / n) improve, and a problem of the Thunderbolt port associated with the energy-saving mode should.

According Golem.de also stands for some slightly older iOS devices running Apple a1281 's mobile operating system is installed in version 6.0.1, provides a software update that will enhance the stability of wireless connections.

For new models of Apple's mobile line-up as the iPhone 5 or the iPad mini features Apple a1280 directly, however, with iOS 6.0.2 on a small version jump, Golem.de. Details about the update, however, are very rare. Also in this case, Apple wants WLAN problems corrected and also unspecified security vulnerabilities have stuffed.

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It is not clear that even devices like the iPhone 4S or older iPad models to get iOS 6.0.2. Once an update to the mobile operating system is available, the user will be informed automatically about it on their device.

To update any of the Macs and macbook pro battery from the 2012er series, the Softwareaktualierung of OS X can be used. Alternatively, Apple provides updates to also be downloaded from its website.

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