iPad 3

[bevs_plaything]

After only using Windows PC, and now on owning an Ipad, I was wondering does the device need any sort of virus protection?  I have heard that there "isn't a virus written" for its operating system (at the moment)...is this the case?

[KingIsaacLinksr]

After only using Windows PC, and now on owning an Ipad, I was wondering does the device need any sort of virus protection?  I have heard that there "isn't a virus written" for its operating system (at the moment)...is this the case?

You do not need a virus program for your mobile devices.  I don't know if they will ever figure out how to program a virus/malware for iOS, but so far none have been found due to how secure the system is.  Plus, current virus-scanning programs are completely ineffective due to how iOS is built.  (And they do exist on the app store, but imo, its to scam people mostly)

Same goes for Android. 

King

[bevs_plaything]

After only using Windows PC, and now on owning an Ipad, I was wondering does the device need any sort of virus protection?  I have heard that there "isn't a virus written" for its operating system (at the moment)...is this the case?

Cheers, most appreciated.  :)




You do not need a virus program for your mobile devices.  I don't know if they will ever figure out how to program a virus/malware for iOS, but so far none have been found due to how secure the system is.  Plus, current virus-scanning programs are completely ineffective due to how iOS is built.  (And they do exist on the app store, but imo, its to scam people mostly)

Same goes for Android. 

King

[Dangelus]

Well iOS is a closed system to prevent apps doing things they shouldn't but potentially it CAN happen if somebody finds a bug in the code allowing them access. Of course the app to have to pass the scrutiny of the App Store first.

Actually this did happen recently. A developer found an exploit and managed to get his app published. Luckily he meant no harm and only did it to prove a point to Apple. Apple didn't take kindly to it and revoked his developer license!

Of course if you decide to jailbreak your iOS device you can be leaving yourself wide open so be careful.

Android on the other hand is a lot easier to exploit and a few times malware has appeared on the Android Market. Again if you "root" your device it is even easier to fall prey to malware.

Saying that both OSes are about 1000% less likely to have a problem compared to a Windows OS :) 

[bevs_plaything]

Well iOS is a closed system to prevent apps doing things they shouldn't but potentially it CAN happen if somebody finds a bug in the code allowing them access. Of course the app to have to pass the scrutiny of the App Store first.

Actually this did happen recently. A developer found an exploit and managed to get his app published. Luckily he meant no harm and only did it to prove a point to Apple. Apple didn't take kindly to it and revoked his developer license!

Of course if you decide to jailbreak your iOS device you can be leaving yourself wide open so be careful.

Android on the other hand is a lot easier to exploit and a few times malware has appeared on the Android Market. Again if you "root" your device it is even easier to fall prey to malware.

Saying that both OSes are about 1000% less likely to have a problem compared to a Windows OS :) 

Thanks...feel a bit better now.  Though I wouldn't carry out any online banking on it...at the moment!   :)

[X]

You might not get a virus, but you still can be data mined or phished, so be careful where you go onto wi-fi at.

[Rico]

You can see some posted pics taken with the new iPad camera via the link in the story below.  They look pretty nice.

http://www.tuaw.com/2012/03/14/new-ipad-sample-photos-improve-over-ipad-2/

Direct to photo's:
http://www.tinhte.vn/threads/1139442/

[Bryancd]

You can see some posted pics taken with the new iPad camera via the link in the story below.  They look pretty nice.

http://www.tuaw.com/2012/03/14/new-ipad-sample-photos-improve-over-ipad-2/

Direct to photo's:
http://www.tinhte.vn/threads/1139442/

I think the real value of the iPad's camera is in the potential for streaming a live video image as it pretains to business aplications as much as taking a picture. To be honest, I hardly ever use the iPad to take a pic as it's a bit cumbersome and I have an iPhone 4S that takes such great pics and is the right form factor for taking pics.

[Rico]

Hands on with the new iPad.  Anyone getting one tomorrow?

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9225225/Hands_on_The_new_iPad

[Bryancd]

No, but if you had taken the $500 cost of an iPad 2 into 1.5 shares of Apple stock back last June you would now be able to buy a new iPad with the gain and still have your principal. :)

[Rico]

So, should we all just buy Apple stock and not iPads?  ;)

[Bryancd]

So, should we all just buy Apple stock and not iPads?  ;)

That's the beauty of it, you could have your shares and the iPad for free! :) It's why i don't sweat the cost of a movie ticket or popcorn.  :2cents

[QuadShot]

Bryan...I know this may be a silly question, but I'm not in the "stock market game", but is is possible to only buy a single share of Apple stock? And I'm being serious (please don't faint. I know I'm never serious... :) )

[Bryancd]

Bryan...I know this may be a silly question, but I'm not in the "stock market game", but is is possible to only buy a single share of Apple stock? And I'm being serious (please don't faint. I know I'm never serious... :) )

Yep, sure can, you just need an account with a broker who can put in the trade. Schwab is good for very heavily discounted trade commissions, like just a few bucks.

[MARKO]

$589!!!!!!!!!!!!! holy.....#$$%^$^