Apple fights websites selling access to the iOS6 beta codes

Apple is cracking down on websites that are selling access to pre-release, beta versions if its iOS6 iPhone and iPad software. The beta software is incomplete and Apple only makes it available to software developers for testing these new additions.

The websites change about £6.45 to register a device so it can run iOS6 software, still in beta. Apple has sent legal notices to web-hosting companies asking them to disable the sites.

A Losing Battle

Apple offers the latest finished version of its iOS mobile operating system free, but charges registered developers £65 to access their beat versions.

"We have paid the fees and done all the work. All you have to do is register your iOS device on our account. Once you register, you'll be able to download the beta firmware and install it on your device," one of the activation sites promises.

"Apple is definitely fighting a losing battle on this one."

David McKendrik, Fused chief executive.

I agree, Apple are getting too big for their boots and are fighting losing battles.