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Jobs Confirms Existence of iPhone 'Back Door' (PC Magazine)

 
PC Magazine - Apple chief executive Steve Jobs confirmed the existence of a so-called "back door" built into the latest iPhone software, one that can remove applications built into the device at the company's whim. (link)

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