Unhappy Users of iPhone 3G

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Unhappy Users of iPhone 3G

Sincerely, I think Apple is making a big mistake. I think a lot of iPhone 3G users are seeing us in the dilemma of buying a smartphone with Android and do not buy a iPhone 4 because the same will happen with the iPhone 3G. We are vulnerable to current and future security threats as well can not continue to use the full power of your hardware. This is an opportunity for competitors of the iPhone (Atrix Motorola, Samsung Galaxy S II, HTC Desire) and also they could get a special promotion for unhappy users of iPhone 3G. For example, my phone provider (Claro Argentina) has no stock of iPhone 4 for just over two months. I bought my 3G iPhone in June 2009 at Claro Argentina.

iPhone 3G, iOS 4, Claro Argentina - Bought in June 2009

Posted on Apr 15, 2011 2:29 PM

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roaminggnome

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Apr 15, 2011 2:38 PM in response to raoulec

What are you talking about?

What security problems do you think that there are?

The 3g is secure.

Do you think that Samsung, Motorola, HTC will release software updates on their phones forever?

Really?

Your iphone 3g is as secure as it ever was and has all of the features that it ever had.

This is nothing new or unusual at all.

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Apr 15, 2011 2:46 PM in response to roaminggnome

+1

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Tamara

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Apr 16, 2011 6:58 PM in response to raoulec

Your 3G is more secure that an Android phone with the latest updates. In 3 years, do you think there will still be updates for the Atrix?

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Leann O.

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Apr 16, 2011 8:19 PM in response to raoulec

As I said in an earlier thread in response to you, and as others have said, the phone will be three years old soon. Companies do not support hardware for an infinite amount of time. Technology changes every day. If you want to switch to another phone, by all means, do it. No other company is going to support an almost three-year-old phone, I guarantee it.

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Velizou

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Apr 16, 2011 9:17 PM in response to raoulec

I would also add that the iPhone 3G is essentially the original iPhone. There were no major hardware/CPU changes outside of the faster cellular networking, the addition of a compass, and the casing changes. This would put it on par with hardware from 2007, not 2008.

I would anticipate that as newer versions of the iPhone begin to ship and enter their software upgrade cycle, they will support more versions of iOS, as the hardware is starting to become more sophisticated. This isn't to say that they will, but just a gut feeling.

i.e. an iPhone 3G is only able to run iOS 4.2 (two whole new release cycles after it's inception). However, an iPhone 4 may run iOS 7 (3 iOS release cycles).

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raoulec Author

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Apr 16, 2011 11:33 PM in response to raoulec

The iPhone 3G is now insecure and dangerous because:

- About the security content of iOS 4.3 ( http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4564 )

- About the security content of iOS 4.3.2 Software Update ( http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4606 )

Sincerely, I've always admired Apple for the quality and security of their products, but it seems this is not true now. Please read this article: ( http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/03/10/update-your-apple-devices-to-ios-4-3- or-risk-malicious-code-attacks/ )

I think the iPhone 3G hardware is powerful and there is still a large number of users in the current market for smartphones. Please read this article: ( http://www.onlinemarketing-trends.com/2011/01/iphone-product-lifecycle-infograph ics.html )

The iPhone 3G was launched in 2008. But, when it finished selling the last unit in stock? ...

In Argentina, began selling the iPhone 4 in late September 2010. Please read this article: ( http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1272700-apple-el-iphone-4-llega-a-la-argentina-en-sep tiembre )

What think you of all this ? ...

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Leann O.

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Apr 18, 2011 12:37 PM in response to raoulec

I think the iPhone 3G is an almost three-year-old piece of hardware and you can't expect it to receive updates infinitely, as I've said before in this thread and another thread. It's old. If you want the latest updates, get the latest hardware. The end.

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raoulec Author

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Apr 18, 2011 12:56 PM in response to Leann O.

Dear Leann O., apparently you do not understand the seriousness of the problem of security of users of the iPhone 3G. Please read carefully the above here and the evidence supplied. There are a lot of iPhone 3G users distributed worldwide. Do you know what that means?. His contribution to the problem is very radical and does not provide solutions. Anyway, thank you very much for your opinion.

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Rookie X

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Jul 15, 2011 3:50 PM in response to raoulec

raoulec, you're right. Nobody expects Apple to release updates for the 3G adding brand new features and all the latest stuff that wouldn't run on it anyway. But it is reasonable to expect security updates (ask Mac OS Leopard users). I don't own a 3G anymore but I can see how this can be a problem.

Maybe you're lucky and Apple will release one final major update for 3G users which allows for delta security updates = less trouble for Apple to release security updates for 3G owners in the future + happy 3G users.

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raoulec Author

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Jul 15, 2011 7:25 PM in response to Rookie X

Dear Rookie X, thank you very much for your response. All users of the iPhone 3G we are in a very difficult situation. As you know, is public knowledge that the news of several bugs in iOS. So much so that you can now jailbreak the iPhone or iPad with just one click on a website ready to take a serious privilege escalation vulnerability that allows such as the "JealbreakMe." This happens a second time ... In addition, failing to upgrade the IOS can not correct errors such as the "iPhoneTracker":

http://radar.oreilly.com/2011/04/apple-location-tracking.html

What should we do all iPhone 3G users to protect these and other risks? ... For example, in my country (Argentina) did not get the iPhone 4 from early 2011 because there is no stock in suppliers. Perhaps Apple is not aware of the progress of Android and above neglects the loyal users of their products? I sent several e-mails to people at Apple and had no response, including "sjobs@apple.com". It really is a very difficult situation !!! ...

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Leann O.

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Jul 17, 2011 1:43 PM in response to raoulec

Apple no longer supports the 3G. It will no longer be receiving any updates, security or otherwise. Period.

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KiltedTim

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Jul 17, 2011 1:51 PM in response to raoulec

raoulec wrote:

All users of the iPhone 3G...

Your arrogance is incredible. Do NOT presume to speak for the masses. You're entitled to your opinion, but it is YOURS, NOT mine.

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raoulec Author

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Jul 28, 2011 6:16 AM in response to Leann O.

Dear Leann O., where Apple published the lifecycle of their products? What is the period you indicate? ... If you know, please tell me. Thank you very much for your opinion, but does not provide a solution to the problem.

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raoulec Author

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Jul 28, 2011 6:28 AM in response to KiltedTim

Dear KiltedTim, with great respect I appreciate your opinion. But unfortunately you seem to be uninformed of the risks in information security. Here are step to knowledge the latest critical vulnerability discovered in IOS:
https://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2011-007.txt
Thank you very much for participating, but their opinion does not contribute to the problem.

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KiltedTim

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Jul 28, 2011 6:59 AM in response to raoulec

I am fully aware of the risks. Are you going to complain when Windows XP, an 8 year old OS stops receiving security updates? Are you complaining now because Windows 2000 and Windows NT no longer get security updates?

The 3G is old tech. virtually everyone who purchased on on contract either is or will soon be eligible for an upgrade from their carrier. Part of managing risk is making sure you are up to date. If you are worried about security, either upgrade or switch to something else. If you're REALLY worried about security, then dump the idea of a smart phone altogether and get yourself a good old fashioned dumb phone. While you're at it, disconnect every computer you have from the Internet because they are not 100% secure.

Heck, just go off the grid and move to a cabin in the woods and stockpile guns and ammunition.

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