Hackers claim security flaws in Apple's new iOS 7 software means they are able to access personal data stored on iPhones

              

Hackers say they have been able to access people's personal data on iPhones due to a security glitch in Apple's new iOS 7 software.

The breach allows hackers to access people's phone content despite the introduction of fingerprint technology that claims to be the safest smartphone security system on the market. 

The problem was discovered soon after iOS 7 became publicly available on Wednesday, but appears to only be an issue with the iPhone 4S and 5 handsets.

Hailed as a new beginning for the technology giant, the iOS 7 was eagerly anticipated but tech fans complained of messages telling them: 'An error occurred whilst downloading iOS 7.0'. 

A spokesman for Apple told the Guardian: 'Apple takes user security very seriously.

'We are aware of this issue, and will deliver a fix in a future software update.'

The new look operating system had already got off to a rocky start as users complained about difficulties downloading it.

Users took to social media such as Twitter to express their frustration at the setback as 'iOS 7.0'became a trending topic.

Once able to download the high-tech new software users then complained of how complicated it was to use. 

Frustrated Apple fans complained of Android-like menus and updated app problems upon its release, claiming the new style felt 'cheap and unfamiliar'.

The operating system was unveiled just months after Apple posted its first profit slide in a decade and drew accusations that it has failed to innovate.

British design chief Sir Jonathan Ive introduced iOS 7 as an 'important new direction' when he showcased the software at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco earlier this year.

The American company's chief executive Tim Cook described it as 'the biggest change to iOS since the introduction of the iPhone'. 

The iPhone 5s and its cheaper version, iPhone 5c, went on sale across the United Kingdom yesterday morning. 

The handsets are already in such high demand they have appeared on ebay for three times the price Apple is selling them for. 

The biggest difference between older models and the newest handset is perhaps fingerprint recognition technology that only allows registered users to access the phone's content. 

The laptop that can be controlled by the wave of a HAND: Tiny sensor tracks a user's fingers

              

It may look like something Tom Cruise would use in the hit film Minority Report, but the first laptop computer that can be controlled by the wave of a hand is set to go on sale next month.

The HP Envy 17 Leap Motion SE has a special sensor from San Francisco firm Leap Motion built into it, allowing it to track a user’s fingers as they move in front of the screen.

Although the Leap Motion sensor has been available as an add-on for computer, HP is the first firm to create a computer with it built in.

The small sensor, mounted below the keyboard, uses two cameras and three infrared LEDs to track the movement of any object - users can even hold a pencil, and the system is accurate enough to track fingers.

Leap Motion says it hopes the technology will one day find its way into smartphones and even head mounted displays.

'We are excited to be the first to embed Leap Motion’s technology in a PC, and our collaboration with Leap Motion is just one example of how HP is innovating and defining the next generation computing experience.’

The Envy 17 Leap Motion SE also has a 17.3-inch display, and will cost $1095 when it goes on sale, although no UK price has yet been set.

To fit the gadget into a laptop, Leap Motion designed a new micro sensor that has a height of just 3.5 mm; smaller than any 3D motion control technology on the market.

‘HP integrating Leap Motion’s technology so rapidly pushes the industry forward to offer users more innovative computing options,’ said Michael Buckwald, co-founder and CEO of Leap Motion.

‘With our new micro sensor, there’s tremendous opportunity to integrate into other form factors like keyboards, smartphones, tablets, head-mounted displays and more.

‘This is the next step for our company, with tremendous potential for the future.’

The company launched its first product, the Leap Motion Controller, in July around the world. 

Since then, the Airspace Store has grown to more than 100 titles and people have downloaded more than 1 million apps.

'It was like she was growing a second head': Girl, 4, with birthmark the size of a grapefruit is cured...by drug normally used to treat heart conditions

                     

A girl with a facial birthmark the size of a grapefruit has been cured thanks to a new drug treatment.

Jessica Leng, four, developed a pea-sized lump on the left side of her face shortly after she was born. 

The mass continued to grow steadily over the next three months until it was almost the same size as her head - prompting her worried parents to fear she had a deadly tumour.

But, following an MRI scan, doctors discovered that the swelling was actually a parotid haemangioma, a large collection of blood vessels which had built up under Jessica’s skin. 

Her mother, Donna Payne, agreed to allow her daughter to take part in a medical trial in which she was prescribed propranolol, a type of beta blocker which is usually used to treat high blood pressure and heart conditions in adults. 

Incredibly, Jessica’s birthmark has all but disappeared, leaving just a tiny bit of excess skin around her ear.

‘I worried she’d be bullied at school but now you can hardly tell there was ever anything wrong.’

Miss Payne, a nurse from Scarborough, Yorkshire, first noticed a small lump on Jessica’s face when her little girl was just two-weeks-old.

Concerned, she consulted her midwife, who reassured her it was a benign birthmark and was nothing to worry about.

But soon the lump had swelled alarmingly to the size of a golf ball and had become hot and pulsating.

'We've taken control': Special forces free 'most' hostages after storming Kenyan shopping centre following two-day stand-off with Muslim terrorists who killed 68 people and wounded 175 more

                 

Most of the remaining hostages held by terrorists in a Nairobi mall were freed tonight by Kenya's military following a two-day standoff that killed 68 people.

The dramatic assault, which began shortly before sundown, came as two helicopters circled the Westgate mall, with one skimming very close to the roof.

Kenya Defence Forces said it had rescued 'most' hostages and taken control of most of the mall, but four military personnel were injured in the operation.

It comes after a large explosion today rocked the upmarket mall where the Islamic extremists had been holding the hostages a day after attacking it.

Witnesses at the shopping centre said the explosion - which was followed by silence - is by far the largest in siege. More than 175 people were wounded.

Three Britons were today confirmed dead. The Kenyan military has gone into the four-storey mall and there have been sporadic gun battles.

Kenyan troops were seen carrying in at least two rocket-propelled grenades - and, earlier, military helicopters hovered over the mall.

Prime Minister David Cameron warned Britain to brace for 'more bad news' after the 'absolutely sickening and despicable attack of appalling brutality'.

Security officials could not say how many people were being held captive. Kenya's Red Cross had said, citing police, that 49 people were reported missing.

How paracetamol can prolong a workout: Drug can reduce the body's temperature in hot conditions

                 

Taking paracetamol before a workout can stop you overheating, a study indicates.

Researchers found the drug helps cyclists exercise for longer in hot conditions by reducing the impact of heat exertion.

It was already known that paracetamol swallowed before exercise can lift performance through a reduction in perceived pain.

The latest study shows the positive effect in hot conditions. Researchers at the University of Kent said the drug appears to reduce the body’s temperature during exercise, which subsequently improves tolerance to stifling heat.

The study involved 11 young recreational exercisers, all male, who were given three exercise challenges.

They consumed single doses of paracetamol, or a placebo, before cycling at a fixed intensity for as long as they could in temperatures of 18C and 30C.

During the exercise, measures of core and skin temperature were recorded, alongside the participants’ perception of the heat.

The results showed the drug allowed them to cycle significantly longer at 30C – by an average of four minutes.

Men had a significantly lower core, skin and body temperature and found the exercise produced less heat strain

Weightlifting mother is branded 'selfish' for carrying on extreme exercise routine two weeks before giving birth. So, are the critics right or is heavy lifting perfectly safe?

                       

For most women, being eight and a half months pregnant means taking it easy, sitting back and hoping that Junior will put in an appearance before too long.

Not Lea-Anne Ellison. The 35-year-old bodybuilder from Los Angeles has sparked an online storm after posting photos of herself lifting heavy weights on Facebook - with her due date just two weeks away.

Elllison's photo has already had more than 16,000 comments posted beneath it since it first appeared on 15 September - and the feedback has been very mixed.

While some appeared to support her decision, including several who claimed to be doctors, others were horrified.

'This is actually sickening,' wrote Amanda Cinq-Mars. 'I hope pregnant [women] around the world do not do this kind of cr**.

'I am a crossfit enthusiast but I DO NOT recommend this at all. Doctors always strongly suggest to not lift heavy because you can sever your placenta and cause major damage an early labour and miscarriage .... 'Posting this picture goes people the wrong message that this is OKAY when it's not!!!!'

Another, Josh Giannapolous, wrote: 'Cross fit? This goes way beyond a way of life, and right into an obsession. 

'She is very selfish for endangering a life for her own personal gains and achievements. This is not a proud picture to post.

Balotelli misses penalty, then scores before seeing red AFTER the final whistle... it's just another ordinary day in the life of Mad Mario

                    

Mario Balotelli missed a penalty for the first time in his career as AC Milan slumped to a 2-1 defeat at home to Serie A joint leaders Napoli on Sunday.

Balotelli, who had converted all 21 of his previous penalties in official matches, watched his run come to an end when Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina dived low to his right to keep out his effort just after the hour.

In a typically eventful performance, 'Supermario' was also booked, hit the crossbar, had another penalty appeal turned down and brought the game to life with a brilliant stoppage time goal.

He was then sent off after receiving a second booking for arguing with the ref after the final whistle

The defeat, Milan's first at home in the league since November and their first at home to Napoli since April 1986, left the hosts with a miserly four points from four games. Their poor start is almost certain to lead to renewed speculation over the future of coach Massimiliano Allegri.

Napoli, who have won all four Serie A games so far this season, went ahead in the sixth minute through Miguel Britos and Gonzalo Higuain made it 2-0 with a low, 25-metre shot which slipped through Christian Abbiati's hands in the 53rd minute.

Injury-hit Milan, who scrambled a 2-0 Champions League win over Celtic on Wednesday, produced another disjointed performance but had a golden chance to reduce the arrears when Balotelli was fouled in the area, only for Reina to save the penalty.

Balotelli, 23, then smashed another effort against the crossbar after a one-two with Alessandro Matri, saw a dipping 25-metre effort turned over by Reina and went down again in the area, only for the referee to wave play-on.

But he still gave Milan hope with he curled the ball in from the edge of the area in the 91st minute.

DERBY DEMOLITION! Aguero strikes two while Yaya and Nasri rub salt into Moyes' wounds as new boss is embarrassed at the Etihad

            

Nobody knew what to expect from Sunday’s Manchester derby. They just didn’t expect this.

If anything, United got away with it. A three-goal margin does not accurately reflect Manchester City’s superiority. The statistics do not tell the story. They give United the edge on possession, City an edge on goalmouth chances. 

They make it sound tight. It wasn’t. At 4-0 up, City’s ambition flagged. Like all good teams they knew the job was done and the  outcome no longer in doubt.

They stopped tearing at United, stopped swarming over them in midfield, stopped bullying them back into their own half and settled.
Even then, it took a wondrous free-kick from Wayne Rooney to put United on the scoresheet. 

More telling was the appearance of his manager, David Moyes — or the lack of it. He barely ventured off the bench in the second-half. 

It was as if he had been rocked back in his seat, shocked, stunned, rendered mute in disbelief.
In this way, he mirrored his team. 

United were simply repelled by their rivals, shut up, dismissed, seen off. They pushed them deep, chased and harried them up the field. A few reputations will take some mending, not least Marouane Fellaini and Michael Carrick, who had looked so impressive at home against Bayer Leverkusen last week. 

This was another level of expectation entirely and they were found wanting. There were outstanding performers all over the field — but each one wore a blue shirt. 

Vincent Kompany was the best defender, Yaya Toure immense in the centre of midfield, Samir Nasri enjoyed one of his best performances for City, Jesus Navas terrified with his pace. As a forward partnership, Sergio Aguero and Alvara Negredo were a perfect team — Aguero scoring two goals, Negredo tireless in support. 

The newness of the  managers made this a hard match to call and while one bad game doesn’t make Moyes a mug, or one magnificent afternoon for Manuel Pellegrini erase the memory of five points dropped against Stoke and Cardiff, it certainly dictates the narrative for both men in the coming weeks.

Di Canio AXED! After signing FOURTEEN new players and ripping through backroom staff, bottom-of-the-table Sunderland sack fiery Italian boss following furious training ground bust-up with squad

                        

Paolo Di Canio's tumultuous reign as Sunderland manager came to an end after his players turned on him during a furious training ground bust-up.

The fiery Italian called his stars in for a crisis meeting at the club’s Cleadon training ground on Sunday following their disappointing 3-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

But the summit quickly turned sour after Di Canio pointed the finger at a number of his players, blaming them for their poor start to the season.

A clutch of his players, however, are understood to have responded angrily at Di Canio’s dressing down, telling the Italian in no uncertain terms what they thought of him.

It is believed certain players told the manager, who signed 14 players during the summer transfer window, they did not like him and did not want to play for him.

Di Canio is then said to have told his disgruntled players to tell the club’s hierarchy to sack him if they no longer wanted him in charge.

A statement confirmed Di Canio’s departure last night: ‘Sunderland AFC confirms that it has parted company with head coach Paolo Di Canio this evening.

‘Kevin Ball will take charge of the squad ahead of Tuesday night’s Capital One Cup game against Peterborough United and an announcement will be made in due course regarding a permanent successor.

‘The club would like to place on record its thanks to Paolo and his staff and wishes them well for the future.’ 

Short wanted to give Di Canio until after the international break to turn things around - but details of the angry confrontation has forced the issue.

Sunderland remain bottom of the Barclays Premier League without a win - and with fixtures against Manchester United and Liverpool on the horizon the task of climbing up the table will not be easier.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon and former Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo will be contenders to replace Di Canio.

Di Canio arrived at the Stadium of Light in March, taking over from Martin O’Neill. 

The Italian’s appointment had the desired effect as he saved the club from relegation but a series of bust-ups with his players placed huge question marks over his position at the club.

Members of the squad have been incensed by the former West Ham forward’s decision to publicly criticise players and have complained privately about his strict training regime.

It seems yet another confrontation has hammered the final nail in Di Canio’s Sunderland coffin.