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I’m paywalled so can’t be sure, but do they explain how theses apps were able to track others app usage in the first place without breaching their sandboxing pl
by Twisell 7y ago
I’m paywalled so can’t be sure, but do they explain how theses apps were able to track others app usage in the first place without breaching their sandboxing pledge?
- lelf 7y agoLikely Accessibility API (or/and undocumented APIs).
- saagarjha 7y agoThe Accessibility API on iOS cannot block opening apps to my knowledge, and using undocumented APIs are a pretty good way to get removed from the App Store immediately as opposed to with a warning to change your app to "comply".
- votepaunchy 7y agoIn at least one case: Then, with Mobicip’s deadline just a few days away, Apple responded three times to his earlier detailed questions — with virtually the same message: “Your app uses public A.P.I.s in an unapproved manner, which does not comply with guideline 2.5.1 of the App Store Review Guidelines.”
- saagarjha 7y agoI looked through Mobicip's support materials and they install a remote management profile.
- Twisell 7y agoAnd is that respectful of the AppStore rules? I’m not sure people realize that App that provide system wide functionality using borderline workaround are only one step away from becoming straight spyware. But again can’t read article so I might be wrong.
- saagarjha 7y agoThe article doesn't go into detail, but my guess is through the use of MDM profiles, or possibly local VPN filtering.
- Twisell 7y agoThis would be even worse regarding privacy!!!