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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? Appl

by 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