Apple acknowledges iOS device-bricking date bug

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By Jeff ByrnesFeb 15, 2016, 10:54 am672 pts
Last week, a strange bug was found on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It was discovered that setting the date on your iOS device to Jan. 1, 1970 and then rebooting the handset or tablet would effectively brick it. According to reports from 9to5Mac, AppleCare has been flooded with people bringing in their…

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