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Apple releases iOS 6.1.3 with security fix for lockscreen bypass flaw, more

Categories: Apple, iOS / iPhone OS
By: , IntoMobile
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 at 9:35 AM

Apple rolled out iOS 6.1.3 to iOS owners today. It contains a security that’ll remove a reported lockscreen hack. The hack  lets anyone bypass your password and access select information on your iOS device. There’s also improvements in Apple Maps for users in Japan.

According to earlier reports by Evasi0n, this version reportedly patches the holes used by the jailbreak, so you will want to avoid this update if you jailbreak your device. Everyone else can install the update by opening Settings > General > Software Update or connect your device to iTunes.

[Via iDownloadBlog]

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Kelly spent the last four years covering mobile technology at places like BGR, Gizmodo and The Unofficial Apple Weblog. Before writing, she spent a few years working with and teaching others how to use Adobe Flash and Macromedia Director. Even earlier than that, she spent several years as a Ph.D student in Microbiology. When she's not writing, she can be found fishing the lakes and hiking the mountains of Western Maine with her husband and tribe of children. You can follow her on Twitter @kellyhodgkins.