Apple's response to SMS flaw: use iMessage
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Apple's response was, well, typical Apple. Instead of creating a fix for this problem in iOS 6 while there is time (one suggested idea was to have a text message come with both the original and reply-to addresses visible), Apple took this as an opportunity to promote its iMessages application by saying that it verifies addresses which will protect the user from getting spoofed.
The Cupertino based tech giant didn't finish its response without stating that SMS allows spoofed messages over any phone and suggests that SMS users be careful to make sure that they aren't being directed to an unknown website or address over SMS.
source: Engadget
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54 Comments
1. ILikeBubbles posted on 18 Aug 2012, 15:27 47 4
SURPRISE!!
nothing's wrong with the hardware/software. You're just using it wrong!
didn't you know Apple is infallible??
13. denied911 (banned) posted on 18 Aug 2012, 16:14 18 2
You are using/holding it wrong!
Epic Apple!!!
45. smartphone posted on 18 Aug 2012, 21:42 3 1
Apple is like a spoiled kid who never admits his flaws and mistakes.
How hard is it to say a fix is on the way.
Even apple fans had guessed the response but they are thankful for iMessage.
47. neutralguy posted on 18 Aug 2012, 21:59 1 1
someone please find a glitch on that iMessage. Let's see what's apple's response.
SRSLY? APPLE? you sell expensive phones yet no fix?
53. StringCheese01 posted on 19 Aug 2012, 14:59 2 1
BE CAREFUL PHONEARENA! You might get sued for using that icon! -____-
22. jaytai0106 posted on 18 Aug 2012, 17:35 4 4
This articles should be called "I don't want to fix s**t" sorry Apple, but not everyone has imessage
32. sithman (banned) posted on 18 Aug 2012, 18:37 4 1
Every one with an iPhone does even first gen
51. joey_sfb posted on 19 Aug 2012, 11:01 1 1
Yes! Only chat with people with an iPhone. Those that don use our product could rot in their collective misery.
Its so typical of apple that is no longer funny.
23. quickweevil posted on 18 Aug 2012, 17:44 4 2
Read the last paragraph of the article. EVERY phone that uses SMS has this issue.
So, really what you're asking is for Apple to fall to its knees and apologize for a flaw that every phone has...
25. Phullofphil posted on 18 Aug 2012, 18:27 8 1
Apple claimed that not the author of the artical. But I would imagine if it was also on android models that google would come up with a fix instead just warning to be carefully.
28. quickweevil posted on 18 Aug 2012, 18:32 2 4
Every article I've read on this says it's an SMS issue not just with iOS.
26. Atrixboyyy posted on 18 Aug 2012, 18:28 0 2
says apple. before reading this were you ever spoofed on a phone ?
dont get me wrong there are all types of apps on Android that will let you do all sorts of sneaky things but this problem is like apple said "SMS allows spoofed messages" & why Alan said "took this as an opportunity to promote its iMessages application"
dont like apple and i say it but never was a issue until it was apples issue.
technically android doesnt even use "SMS" it uses "Messaging" :D
31. jroc74 posted on 18 Aug 2012, 18:37 4 1
The same Apple that tried to claim every phone has the specific antenna issue the iPhone 4 had when it first launched?
No other phone in the known universe could lose signal with 1/2 an inch of finger on the outside of the phone. Other phones have a Death Grip issue. The iPhone 4 had a Death Touch issue.
I'm sorry....but I dont take anything Apple says at face value.
The article is about a flaw in the way....iOS.....handles SMS messages. So....how does that effect any phone? If/when this flaw is discovered for Android, WP phones then so be it. Until then....Apple needs to get a fix out.
39. bachelorrn0121 posted on 18 Aug 2012, 19:53 3 0
Remember the antenna issue.. they have the same reason that every phone has the same problem.. this is a very logical apple reasoning.. :P
49. PAPINYC posted on 19 Aug 2012, 06:43 3 4
What is everyone up in arms about; there is nothing wrong with iOS. It's the end-users' fault for not knowing any better and not being more iCautious and iAware. iSwear, people just like to lay blame elsewhere; that's what's wrong with the world today. You guys don't realize how hard Apple works to be perfect, only to be undermined by their own end-users. Apple doesn't deserve this kind of backlash.
52. quickweevil posted on 19 Aug 2012, 12:04 1 1
Weird... That's the same argument people use against malware in the play store. "Well, if people would be careful where they download it from then it's not a problem." Maybe they should be more cautiousDROID or awareDROID.
3. biglou508 posted on 18 Aug 2012, 15:33 10 2
wow lmao i was reading the story yesterday and laughing at the comments by people saying how apple whould come out and say that people where using it wrong or to use imessage and i laughed because they wrote it in a joking manner but it seems like they where right
4. Droid_X_Doug posted on 18 Aug 2012, 15:36 10 2
Ha! They really wanted to use my response in the other thread, but they would have violated my copyright. And I would have sued them.
6. Hammerfest posted on 18 Aug 2012, 15:41 5 2
I saw said reply... and when I saw this post, I actually LAUGHED out loud... startled quite a few people!
Oh the good times...
42. master0fursinz posted on 18 Aug 2012, 21:07 0 1
Lol droid x and bloodline hit it right on the mark with apples response. Use imessage.
5. CharlieAtInfinity posted on 18 Aug 2012, 15:36 8 3
Oh Apple, I will use iMessage if you make it free and make it available for ALL platforms.. :)
8. Droid_X_Doug posted on 18 Aug 2012, 15:46 6 2
Yeah, they will do that about the time they get to a 100% market share.... Not gonna happen.
15. tedkord posted on 18 Aug 2012, 16:33 3 1
100% market share will make it available on all devices, but I doubt it would become free.
7. mas11 posted on 18 Aug 2012, 15:43 12 2
How about you actually fix the problem instead of telling the consumer to do something else?
9. Droid_X_Doug posted on 18 Aug 2012, 15:48 7 2
It is much easier to blame the consumer. Acknowledging they are less than perfect is the definition of SIN.
11. jroc74 posted on 18 Aug 2012, 15:56 7 2
Oh Apple....
The more things change....the more they stay the same....
12. kingpet13 posted on 18 Aug 2012, 15:57 14 4
Apple: use imessage
Customer: My friend has the galaxy s3
Apple:Tell your friend to buy an original not the copy.
Customer: But he says the iphone is to weak a proccessor with to little customization.
Apple: You are holding your iphone wrong. If you held iphone right it would have no problems.
Customer: How does he Hold it?
Apple: We don't know. Mr Cook what should we do about this customer challengeing us?
TC: Send him to jail for wearing a black shirt. We patented black. No one can challenge Apple's logic.
I$heep: Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah listen to the great TC baaaaaaaaaaaaaaah kill non-sheep baaaaaaaaaaaaaah
16. crankyd00d posted on 18 Aug 2012, 16:43 5 2
You shouldn't criticizing Apple so openly or using the sheep word in this site, the mods will send you a threat :)
34. 305Bucko posted on 18 Aug 2012, 18:39 0 1
I said the word "narr0w m1nded" and the Admins sent me a warning. I wasnt criticising was just making an observation on the other persons opinion.
Its starting to look like comunist china up in here, BUT in this case his comment WAS OBNOXIOUS and directly offending. Not insightful at all.
29. Phullofphil posted on 18 Aug 2012, 18:34 0 0
I agree don't use the sheep word it just provokes trolling and I hope one day we can have these coment sections free from them. That being said you kind of are trolling yourself even though the first part of your message is telling it like it is, apple does do that you said it in a way to provoke apple fans to get irritated than the sheep sentence well that is trolling. But on the other hand there is thos trolling on these sights that do nothing but hit unlike aperently because every comment against apple on this page has one thumbs down tells me that there is a troll just hitting that on every apple coment that is negative
37. 305Bucko posted on 18 Aug 2012, 18:44 0 0
I have an honest question... When someone practically worships apple and does not want to listen or see valid and relevant points from an Android point of view, what other word can be used so that the person realizes they are being "SH33P"?
I agree with not using the word to offend someone. but on another post when someone said "safari works just fine no need to download Chrome" I responded by saying the person was "narrow m1nded" and that they should give it a shot...
I got a warning for that smh
43. master0fursinz posted on 18 Aug 2012, 21:27 1 1
Instead of that "s" word why not zombies, simpletons, pack rats, bundles of joy, cultists, the gullible, team i... im out of ideas.
17. cootersweats posted on 18 Aug 2012, 16:43 0 0
My cooter tells me you don't know the difference between "to" and "too."
20. the_EDJ posted on 18 Aug 2012, 17:00 2 2
I like how there's the one hardcore Apple fan down-voting every comment.
30. Phullofphil posted on 18 Aug 2012, 18:36 0 1
You noticed that too. I wrote a coment about that in reply before I got too your message
24. The_Innovation posted on 18 Aug 2012, 17:59 1 1
This is simliar to a situation like this.
*walks into tech store*
"I'm not happy with the TV you sold me, it doesn't do what its supposed to."
Response
"Have you seen our DVD's?"
35. wendygarett (limited) 2 days ago posted on 18 Aug 2012, 18:40 3 1
Once again Apple has shown how irresponsible towards the customer :(
Byebye iPhone!!! I'm hyping the bb10 instead because bbm is way better than yours
36. rusticguy posted on 18 Aug 2012, 18:44 0 0
Wrong. Dont' use IPHONE should have been their verdict.
Insiders say they are planning to sue MDI for the use of word "AIRPOD" as dumb buyers would buy AIRPOD thinking it is IPOD as they cannot differentiate (as per Apple) between objects (Smartphone is IPHONE, Tablet is IPAD and ... AIRPOD is IPOD ...lol ).
They have LINDOWS Vs WINDOWS Case as a precedent to base their case against MDI on :)
41. REYNER posted on 18 Aug 2012, 20:31 0 0
i dont mean to sound stupid in this idea but i think BBM dont have an issue like that. though they are still down in the market share
44. master0fursinz posted on 18 Aug 2012, 21:36 0 1
I dont think any other company has that flaw in text messaging like apple does. It sucks tjat even after 5 years they still choose to ignore it. Maybe there's a patent on the text patch and they dont want to give sammy or google the $$$ for the license or get sued on the patent.
48. Savage posted on 18 Aug 2012, 23:25 2 1
Oh really? That's a very nice solution Apple! No seriously, who uses SMS-es everyday, huh? Its the era of Whatsapp and Kik. And especially, iMessage! That is one great app! So revolutionary and ground-breaking, its virtually changed the way we send messages! Yes, lets make all Apple users use a messaging client which works only on iDevices! It will be helpful when we gain 100% market share! Carriers should shut down their SMS functionality because we can't eradicate one flaw.
I saw an article saying Apple asking people to use substitutes, but not ONE article saying Apple will do something to fix it. What in the world is wrong with you? You can't even control your little closed environment? Can't fix problems that your own software caused?
55. OSFantasma posted on 19 Aug 2012, 22:42 0 0
i use google voice it uses my data so i believe that it must go through google's servers and therefore much harder for a spoof message. though probably not impossible. the nice difference is that i don't need an email for the other party to send messages i just use there number and it sends it to there phone i could argue that its much better then iMessage.
