Saturday 16 February 2013

Apple’s Lightning chips contain manufacturer-specific serial numbers

"A cracked version of the authentication chip could be blocked via software."

http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/02/apples-lightning-chips-contain-manufacturer-specific-serial-numbers/     / Lightning-compatible compatible accessories iPod iPad iPhone iOS 30-pin connector tightened up control MFi Program license use of its connectors third-party accessory makers Apple can see which accessories have been authorized and which ones haven't using unique serial numbers on their authentication chips battery pack maker Mophie manufacturer they must order a Lightning component directly from Apple serial numbers each accessory maker contain authentication chips that communicate with the phones block unauthorized accessories /

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