Apple pulls iOS update after widespread reports of disabled phones

CNBC ^ | 09/24/2014 | CNBCstaff.com

[Chgogal]

FYI to Iphone users.

[kingu]

See? There was a flaw in the Apple Wave microwave recharging feature... ;) Of course, the fix for this is simply to bend your iPhone 6+ in half, but do not use tools to do this, as it could damage the finish... ;)

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Steve Jobs would never have allowed this to happen.

[NormsRevenge]

Rush, Apple’s unofficial pimpster dejour, was all over this.

My Galaxy is just fine. :-)

[NormsRevenge]

Tight jeans, hot chicks, bent iPhone, Life is good.

[Chgogal]

I don't have an Iphone but others do. : (

[TangledUpInBlue]

It hasn’t come down to my 4S yet, but it sure screwed up a few things on my iPad. But all seems to be ok now.

[Okieshooter]

I always wait at least a month before updating to a new IOS on my Apple devices. All the beta testing in the world can’t compare with releasing something on the public.

[Marko413]

And this is why I never update right away. It’s a good rule of thumb for most software. Wait a month for most any major software so they can work out the problems.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Yeah, exactly. I don’t upgrade my OS until absolutely forced to.

[NormsRevenge]

wifey is on her 5TH iPhone. She’s a glutton for punishment.

I like android.

[WayneS]

The story contains a factual error. Not all iphone 5 users are saying they have had no problems with the new operating system..

I have a company-issued (required) iphone 5, and I have had nothing but trouble since “upgrading” to ios8 last week.

Also, I’d like nothing more than to be able to get rid of that stupid, piece of crap, “highly anticipated” Health App - not to mention FaceTime, Passbook, Podcasts, Tips and Newsstand - but they are ALL permanent.

Apparently, the geniuses at Apple are better at deciding what I need on my phone than I am.

So I keep all their unnecessary garbage Apps segregated away in a folder titled “Useless Bullsh!t”

[Chgogal]

My family is an android family. My phone (virgin) is turned off. It's only on when I want to communicate. OK, I'm a control freak. ; )

When my sister gets a call from that number she know it's important.

[Chgogal]

You need a simple-er phone. Life is too short. ; )

I am so happy to be retired. No more damn leashes. ; )

[WayneS]

Yup.

If having a cell-phone was not a job requirement I would not have one.

[pepsi_junkie]

So it turns out Apple is actually just a normal company that has good products which cost a premium bit still makes dumb mistakes sometimes? Huh.

[doorgunner69]

So, can the damn thing still function as a phone, or is the panic that they cannot stay on Facefarque 24/7?

[Chgogal]

Also, I’d like nothing more than to be able to get rid of that stupid, piece of crap, “highly anticipated” Health App - not to mention FaceTime, Passbook, Podcasts, Tips and Newsstand - but they are ALL permanent.

And what's up with Itunes-I have these new additions I didn't download on my play list! WTF!!!!

[Walmartian]

HeathKit apps would be nice too.

[Chgogal]

No clue! I have as small a net footprint as possible.