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> They can remotely wipe apps. Technically no. I still have Fortnite on my iPhone, it just can't be opened. Apple can't wipe apps from your phone, but if they'
by judge2020 4y ago
> They can remotely wipe apps.
Technically no. I still have Fortnite on my iPhone, it just can't be opened. Apple can't wipe apps from your phone, but if they're App Store installed (as opposed to Ent MDM/Sideloaded), they can render them inoperable by revoking the certificate attached to the bundle.
- lxgr 4y agoWhat's the functional difference between "remotely deleting" and "remotely rendering inoperable"? Remotely deleting probably just exposes them to all kinds of legal issues, since it would wipe user data too (which you can otherwise possibly still extract, e.g. through the "Files" app).
- quitit 4y agoWhat’s missing is context - Fortnight’s account is in breach of the agreement and can’t deliver updates to address issues with the latest version of iOS. This is identical to any developer that doesn’t deliver updates or suspends their developer account. Those which have downloaded Fortnight at least once can still download and use the game on earlier versions of iOS and even with iOS 16 by following certain mitigations. Contrary to some online posts Apple haven’t done anything unique to the fortnight account.
- fragmede 4y agoIt's all a closed source jumble though. Even if they can't do it right now, they have the power to install an update that allows them to add that power, if they had to.