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Good point. Worth noting that there already are two passcodes (potentially)... one is the account password and the other is the unlock PIN. It'd make sense if t

by cllns 14y ago

Good point. Worth noting that there already are two passcodes (potentially)... one is the account password and the other is the unlock PIN. It'd make sense if they required the unlock PIN for free/cheap apps.

kylec 14y ago
Actually, this brings up an interesting idea - why not allow people the option of disabling the password entirely if their phone is locked with a passcode? Apple already does this with the Find iPhone and Find Friends apps, they could easily extend this to free/small purchases, etc.
- nsp 14y ago
  This used to be case - there was a setting to not require the password until a bit after the App Store launched. They removed the option after bad press/complaints from parents re:their kids purchasing things - I believe the iamrich app, which cost $999 for a picture of a gem was the app that got the most press.
  - 3825 14y ago
    You should especially not require passwords for free app updates.
    - tomku 14y ago
      iOS 6 appears to have dropped the password check for all updates.
      - 3825 14y ago
        That is a very welcome change. Drops a barrier that causes people to be lethargic about updating their apps