14 votes

Apple's big power play comes in a small privacy feature

5 comments

  1. [3]
    rmgr
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    I'm not even a fan of Apple's systems but at face value, that's a pretty good idea.

    I'm not even a fan of Apple's systems but at face value, that's a pretty good idea.

    6 votes
    1. [2]
      0d_billie
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      Nor am I, but it's made me seriously consider swapping over to an iPhone when my contract is up (if I change at all).

      Nor am I, but it's made me seriously consider swapping over to an iPhone when my contract is up (if I change at all).

      2 votes
      1. Micycle_the_Bichael
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        I was considering swapping from apple to android when my plan is up in a few weeks. Apple's announcements the last couple of days have nearly fully changed my mind.

        I was considering swapping from apple to android when my plan is up in a few weeks. Apple's announcements the last couple of days have nearly fully changed my mind.

        3 votes
  2. [2]
    Cameage
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    I'm a little confused, if I have an Apple ID, would this work on non-Apple platforms?

    I'm a little confused, if I have an Apple ID, would this work on non-Apple platforms?

    1 vote
    1. Greg
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      Yes, it's equivalent to the "Sign in with Google" or "Sign in with Facebook" buttons that most unrelated apps and websites already have as options. Apple are also apparently going to require any...

      Yes, it's equivalent to the "Sign in with Google" or "Sign in with Facebook" buttons that most unrelated apps and websites already have as options. Apple are also apparently going to require any developers who include the other two in their iOS apps to add the Apple option as well.

      3 votes