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LAPD hacked into iPhone 5S belonging to slain wife of 'Shield' actor

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Re: LAPD hacked into iPhone 5S belonging to slain wife of 'Shield' actor

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It's no wonder that Apple is becoming increasingly pushy about updates on iOS. I've noticed in the last few months that the new pop-up options are to either "remind me later" (and it absolutely will) or "update now." I think a huge part of it is trying to stay ahead of this security curve. Exploits are going to continue to be found in older versions of iOS (and every other piece of software, for that matter). It's ki…

It is interesting when Microsoft did the same with Windows most my peers were pretty outraged. Imagine clicking remind me later in the morning, start a long running process when you are just about to go to have lunch and coming back to Windows installing updates after a restart. I don't think Apple gains anything substantial from pushing security fixes, however eroding user control could be in their interest.

There's one key difference: iOS doesn't automatically reboot itself at seemingly random times. If you choose "install later," it will make sure you aren't on the phone when it starts the process.

That Windows loves to do it with no warning _while you are actively using the computer_ is what makes it annoying.

Re: LAPD hacked into iPhone 5S belonging to slain wife of 'Shield' actor

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Every time I hear about a husband -> wife murder case that doesn't involve a prior violent crime history or some large amount of physical and circumstantial evidence the two words that go through my mind are "tunnel vision," Without leads the cops just latch on to the only thing they have which is "well... ugh... divorce law gives him a monetary incentive to bust a cap in her ass now don't it?" I'd like to hear what…

>Authorities allege about 8:30 p.m. on the day of the killing, a man called police from the actor’s cellphone, saying that he had just shot his wife to death.

>A handgun was later recovered in the home.

Re: LAPD hacked into iPhone 5S belonging to slain wife of 'Shield' actor

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Every time I hear about a husband -> wife murder case that doesn't involve a prior violent crime history or some large amount of physical and circumstantial evidence the two words that go through my mind are "tunnel vision," Without leads the cops just latch on to the only thing they have which is "well... ugh... divorce law gives him a monetary incentive to bust a cap in her ass now don't it?" I'd like to hear what…

>Authorities allege about 8:30 p.m. on the day of the killing, a man called police from the actor’s cellphone, saying that he had just shot his wife to death. >A handgun was later recovered in the home.

If you were going to murder someone's wife, it would be a good misdirection, wouldn't it?

Re: LAPD hacked into iPhone 5S belonging to slain wife of 'Shield' actor

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

>Authorities allege about 8:30 p.m. on the day of the killing, a man called police from the actor’s cellphone, saying that he had just shot his wife to death. >A handgun was later recovered in the home.

If you were going to murder someone's wife, it would be a good misdirection, wouldn't it?

its obviously not definitive proof, but its still pretty reasonable for the police to be investigating the husband, no?

Re: LAPD hacked into iPhone 5S belonging to slain wife of 'Shield' actor

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Every time I hear about a husband -> wife murder case that doesn't involve a prior violent crime history or some large amount of physical and circumstantial evidence the two words that go through my mind are "tunnel vision," Without leads the cops just latch on to the only thing they have which is "well... ugh... divorce law gives him a monetary incentive to bust a cap in her ass now don't it?" I'd like to hear what…

This doesn't seem like a case of tunnel vision. The evidence and circumstances of the theory do seem to point towards the husband. Of course, the trial may reveal Jace's innocence, but there seems to be enough evidence that I don't think "lazy police work" applies in this case. Also: "Jace's attorney and the prosecutor assigned to his case could not be reached for comment."

> Of course, the trial may reveal Jace's innocence

If it even comes to a trial.

Re: LAPD hacked into iPhone 5S belonging to slain wife of 'Shield' actor

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...had no arrest history, according to public records, but divorce papers from a previous marriage include allegations of threats and domestic violence.

Has there been a divorce in California in the last several decades in which child custody was an issue, which has not included such allegations? Are reporters really that ignorant, or do they just assume their readers are?

Re: LAPD hacked into iPhone 5S belonging to slain wife of 'Shield' actor

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...had no arrest history, according to public records, but divorce papers from a previous marriage include allegations of threats and domestic violence. Has there been a divorce in California in the last several decades in which child custody was an issue, which has not included such allegations? Are reporters really that ignorant, or do they just assume their readers are?

'just the facts' reporting strikes again. The lack of context is not an effective way of eliminating bias.

Re: LAPD hacked into iPhone 5S belonging to slain wife of 'Shield' actor

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

It is interesting when Microsoft did the same with Windows most my peers were pretty outraged. Imagine clicking remind me later in the morning, start a long running process when you are just about to go to have lunch and coming back to Windows installing updates after a restart. I don't think Apple gains anything substantial from pushing security fixes, however eroding user control could be in their interest.

There's one key difference: iOS doesn't automatically reboot itself at seemingly random times. If you choose "install later," it will make sure you aren't on the phone when it starts the process. That Windows loves to do it with no warning _while you are actively using the computer_ is what makes it annoying.

Actually I think Windows has always had a little popup in the bottom right which lets you cancel within about five minutes. But sure, you might happen to step away momentarily during that time.

Thankfully browsers and editors now save and restore their last state, so an automatic reboot doesn't enrage me like it did in the WinXP days.

Re: LAPD hacked into iPhone 5S belonging to slain wife of 'Shield' actor

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post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It is interesting when Microsoft did the same with Windows most my peers were pretty outraged. Imagine clicking remind me later in the morning, start a long running process when you are just about to go to have lunch and coming back to Windows installing updates after a restart. I don't think Apple gains anything substantial from pushing security fixes, however eroding user control could be in their interest.

There's one key difference: iOS doesn't automatically reboot itself at seemingly random times. If you choose "install later," it will make sure you aren't on the phone when it starts the process. That Windows loves to do it with no warning _while you are actively using the computer_ is what makes it annoying.

Agreed. I've lost work before due to this behavior. Granted, I should be more diligent with saving my work.
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