Apple paid a woman millions to prevent a lawsuit, but it could have avoided all of this if she’d just been able to repair her own phone.
    • kevincox@lemmy.ml
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      3 years ago

      I’m not sure what your point is about iPhone security. The problem in this case wasn’t any iPhone security but the fact that the password was removed before sending the device for repair.

      I can’t believe that Apple suggests this approach. I would never send an unlocked phone to repair. But most people aren’t thinking in a security-minded way.

        • kevincox@lemmy.ml
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          3 years ago

          I’m not an Apple fan either. But focusing on the correct points is important.

          • Apple security is not complete as shown by their terribly insecure repair procedure.
          • Apple regularly blames users instead of admitting mistakes.

          I agree with both of these points. However just shouting “iPhone security? LOL!” isn’t going to convince anyone because your argument is trivially dismissed. iPhones are competing with the best in class for security and this doesn’t show any flaw there.