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Apple Won't Fix iPhone Passcode Hole Until September (NewsFactor)

 
NewsFactor - The latest iPhone embarrassment is a security hole that makes it simple to access stored data on supposedly locked iPhones. Apple said Thursday that a software patch to solve the problem is in the works. (link)

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