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iOS 6.1.2 to Address Exchange and Passcode Bugs Reportedly Coming Early Next Week

German site iPhone-Ticker reports [Google translation] that Apple is planning to release iOS 6.1.2 early next week to address both the Exchange bug and lock screen passcode issue affecting iOS 6.1 users. According to the report, iOS 6.1.2 is likely to arrive before Wednesday, February 20.

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Like iOS 6.1.1 released for the iPhone 4S earlier this week, iOS 6.1.2 will be a limited update addressing only these issues in order to allow Apple to quickly release it to the public. Apple last week seeded to developers an initial iOS 6.1.1 beta including broader changes such as improvements to Maps in Japan, but it now appears that this release will become iOS 6.1.3 as Apple addresses a few high-priority bug fixes on a separate basis.

iPhone-Ticker has previously offered accurate information on iOS update schedules, including word of the iOS 6.1.1 update [Google translation] a few hours before it was released to the public.

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cmChimera Avatar
175 months ago
I wish Apple would put out quality software the first time instead of garbage that requires quick fix updates. :rolleyes:

Yeah shame on Apple for fixing your issues quickly.
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
175 months ago
I wish Apple would put out quality software the first time instead of garbage that requires quick fix updates. :rolleyes:

Yeah, long live Android, the stable and completely bug free alternative that never needs patches! And long live Blackberry and Windows Phone, may they one day get apps.

Well, I assume Android never needs them since no phones ever get them.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Mr Fusion Avatar
175 months ago
I wish Apple would put out quality software the first time instead of garbage that requires quick fix updates. :rolleyes:
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Tankmaze Avatar
175 months ago
...in order to allow Apple to quickly release it to the public.
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needfx Avatar
175 months ago
if that fix came in any faster it would have time-traveled
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GeekLawyer Avatar
175 months ago
That was a quick turnaround!
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