the company about a software update which deliberately slowed down the phones. a number of people around the world have filed lawsuits over the feature and are seeking class action status. we have final preparations under way for new year's eve authorities in new york have a close eye on two big factor, security and the weather. athena jones has more. >> reporter: good morning. the new year's eve celebration in times square is an iconic event and a security challenge, one the nypd is used to undertaking. the police commissioner said preparations began as the last of the confetti was being septemb swept up after last year's