iPhone 3G has a kill switch according to Steve Jobs

[JWiPhone]

If anyone had any doubts here is proof that Steve Jobs and Apple has a kill switch for the Apple 3G.

"Apple CEO Steve Jobs has confirmed that the iPhone 3G has a kill switch that can remotely remove software from the devices. "


http://news.yahoo.com/s/nf/20080811/tc_nf/61270

[BigCiX]

Wow..a kill switch on a phone!

[styfle]

the iPhone 3G has a kill switch that can remotely remove software from the devices.

doesnt mention v1 iphones lol
i guess im good

[dturner]

Originally Posted by styfle

doesnt mention v1 iphones lol
i guess im good

I believe this is actually in the 2.0 firmware. So it true we are under the gun also.

[aenti]

Lol, yea, I remember posting about this in offtopic. What do you guys think about it?

[dturner]

Originally Posted by aenti

Lol, yea, I remember posting about this in offtopic. What do you guys think about it?

As long as Apple uses it for what they say it is a good thing buuuuut..............

Does NetShare come to mind?

[monkeysrock0622]

I don't see what the big deal is...it is just so they an remove "malicious software", apps that can harm your iPhone. And yes it is on both the 3G and the V1. http://www.macrumors.com/2008/08/06/...pp-store-apps/

[aenti]

The whole thing is, Apple says they will use it for "malicious" software.
Malicious could be defined in many different ways, and I feel that my security is at risk. I am sticking with 2.0

[monkeysrock0622]

2.0 has this availability also...that is when it was introduced. There is no way Apple will use this "remote" to look into any of our private information. Plus, the government can already do worse stuff than that with any cell phone.

[MileHighRob]

Originally Posted by dturner

As long as Apple uses it for what they say it is a good thing buuuuut..............

Does NetShare come to mind?

I agree. The reasoning behind the kill switch is valid. It's a bit concerning knowing how many apps they've already allowed to be released that could possibly pose security issues. If the infamously stupid "I Am Rich" app slipped past them God only knows how closely they are examining these progs. It is very well possible that any of the password keepers could actually compromise someone's personal data. The kill switch doesn't bother me in the least manner.