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I'm surprised this is possible. I was expecting as soon as an app is installed on a device (android, iOS, etc.) No-one can tamper with it (except via update). I
by BrandiATMuhkuh 7y ago
I'm surprised this is possible. I was expecting as soon as an app is installed on a device (android, iOS, etc.) No-one can tamper with it (except via update). I guess that means Apple could, if they wanted, delete apps from people's devices!
- jonhohle 7y agoThe problem is that it’s not just Tetris, but probably backed by a service which provides various in game features. Since they won’t be able to sell the game or collect in app purchase revenue, they’ve likely decided to shut down the servers. Apps may be able to delete apps remotely (I believe their mobile device management tools allow companies to push policies like that[0]), but to my knowledge has never done so. Amazon has pulled books back from people’s Kindles and many platforms have removed content from being redownloadable. 0 - https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/remove_an_app https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/r...