| Recurring |
one_organization |
(a) The software failure incident related to iPhone 5s sensors being incorrectly calibrated is a recurring issue within Apple's products. The article mentions that with the launch of every new iPhone, there are fresh problems plaguing iOS users. In the past, there have been issues like Antennagate with the iPhone 4 and problems with the Maps app with the launch of iOS 6. The specific incident of iPhone 5s sensors not working properly is highlighted as a new problem with the launch of iOS 7 and the iPhone 5s [22408].
(b) The software failure incident of iPhone 5s sensors being incorrectly calibrated is not explicitly mentioned to have occurred at other organizations or with their products in the provided article. Therefore, there is no information to suggest that this specific issue has happened at multiple organizations. |
| Phase (Design/Operation) |
design, operation |
(a) The software failure incident related to the design phase is evident in the article as it mentions the issue with the iPhone 5s sensors being incorrectly calibrated. It states that "those sensors aren't working properly on some iPhone 5s units" and highlights that it is unclear if it's a software or hardware problem. This indicates a potential design flaw or issue introduced during the development phase [22408].
(b) The software failure incident related to the operation phase is also apparent in the article. It discusses how some users are experiencing problems with the sensors on their iPhone 5s units, leading them to take the devices back to the Apple Store for replacements. This indicates a failure introduced during the operation or use of the system [22408]. |
| Boundary (Internal/External) |
within_system, outside_system |
The software failure incident related to the iPhone 5s sensors being incorrectly calibrated can be attributed to factors both within and outside the system:
(a) within_system: The article mentions that the sensors on some iPhone 5s units are not working properly, indicating an internal issue within the device itself [22408].
(b) outside_system: The article also highlights that it is unclear whether the problem is a software or hardware issue, suggesting that the failure could potentially be influenced by external factors beyond the immediate software environment [22408]. |
| Nature (Human/Non-human) |
non-human_actions |
(a) The software failure incident related to non-human_actions:
- The article mentions an issue with the sensors on some iPhone 5s units not working properly, affecting functions like the level, compass, gyroscope, and accelerometer. It is unclear if this is a software or hardware problem, indicating a potential failure introduced without human participation [22408]. |
| Dimension (Hardware/Software) |
hardware, software |
(a) The software failure incident related to hardware:
- The article mentions an issue with the iPhone 5s sensors being incorrectly calibrated, indicating a hardware problem [22408].
(b) The software failure incident related to software:
- The article discusses the uncertainty whether the sensor issue is a software or hardware problem, suggesting a potential software-related failure [22408]. |
| Objective (Malicious/Non-malicious) |
non-malicious |
(a) The article does not mention any malicious intent related to the software failure incident. It describes the issue with iPhone 5s sensors being incorrectly calibrated, indicating a non-malicious software failure incident [22408]. |
| Intent (Poor/Accidental Decisions) |
unknown |
The software failure incident related to the iPhone 5s sensors being incorrectly calibrated does not explicitly point to poor decisions or accidental decisions as the intent behind the failure. The article mentions that the issue could be either a software or hardware problem, and it is unclear at that point. Users affected by the problem are advised to return their units to the Apple Store for replacement, indicating a response to the issue rather than a specific intent behind the failure. |
| Capability (Incompetence/Accidental) |
accidental |
(a) The software failure incident related to development incompetence is not explicitly mentioned in the provided article [22408].
(b) The software failure incident related to accidental factors is highlighted in the article [22408] regarding the iPhone 5s bugs. It mentions that the sensors on some iPhone 5s units were not working properly, causing issues with calibration. The article states that it is unclear if the problem is a software or hardware issue, indicating that the failure could have occurred accidentally during the development or manufacturing process. |
| Duration |
temporary |
The software failure incident related to the iPhone 5s sensors being incorrectly calibrated is described as potentially a hardware problem, and it is unclear if it is a software or hardware issue. Some affected users are already exchanging their units at the Apple Store, indicating a temporary nature of the incident as users are seeking replacements [22408]. |
| Behaviour |
crash |
(a) crash: The article mentions an issue with the sensors on some iPhone 5s units not working properly, which could potentially lead to a crash as the system may lose its state and fail to perform its intended functions [22408]. |