iOS 6 ran into another snag when news broke that Wi-Fi connections were siphoning data from Apple device users' phone plans, resulting in massive hikes on an unknown number of consumers' bills.
CNNMoney spoke to a Verizon spokesperson about the issue, and was told that subscribers "will not be charged for any unwarranted cellular data usage."
The site notes that two of its readers have experienced the same problem on AT&T-enabled phones, and that others have been afflicted by the glitch on iPhone 4S's. The range of instances suggests that this problem is an issue with the iOS 6.
Apple acknowledged software troubles with its settings update 13.1 that rolled out this Sunday. The Cupiterno-based company writes, "This carrier settings update resolves an issue in which, under certain circumstances, iPhone 5 may use cellular data while the phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network."
Data Leakage is just the latest in a series of iOS 6 launch stumbles. At the forefront of software issues lies Apple's Map-Apps, which CEO Tim Cook was formally apologized for. Misplaced locations and transit stations plagued the app from day one, drawing the ire of critics and iPhone fanatics alike. The OS update also caused an occasional battery depleting glitch in iPhone 4 and 4S devices. A portion of iPhone 4S and new iPad owners were confronted with disabled Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Some users have also run into a glitch that causes music libraries to vanish, but retains Playlist, Album, and Artist names.
As with any fresh software, there are always bumps in the road, many of which will most likely be fixed in the next OS update.
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