Given we're talking normal users who install apps from the mothership app store, and given PRIVACY is the same for individuals but DIFFERENT for platforms... this question must be asked & the answer understood by adults.
FACT:
*Apple _inserts_ a unique id into _every_ app you install on iOS.*
Google doesn't.
ASSESSMENT:
As an adult, one has to ask why.
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There are unrelated sideloading & family sharing plan nuances of id detail which the iKooks may deflect to - but which aren't the main point here.
Given we're talking normal users who install apps from the mothership app store, and given PRIVACY is the same for individuals but DIFFERENT for platforms... this question must be asked & the answer understood by adults.
FACT:
*Apple _inserts_ a unique id into _every_ app you install on iOS.*
Google doesn't.
ASSESSMENT:
As an adult, one has to ask why.
Because Apple wants to keep tabs on everything you do with each iOS app.
Why else do you think they put a number that is only for you into each app?
In article <tuivjl$1qcen$1@paganini.bofh.team>, Bill W
<nothing@nowhere.com> wrote:
Because Apple wants to keep tabs on everything you do with each iOS
app.
they don't care what anyone does with their apps.
Why else do you think they put a number that is only for you into
each app?
anti-piracy.
On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:49:22 PM UTC+1, nospam wrote:
In article <tuivjl$1qcen$1...@paganini.bofh.team>, Bill W
<not...@nowhere.com> wrote:
Because Apple wants to keep tabs on everything you do with each iOS
app.
they don't care what anyone does with their apps.
Why else do you think they put a number that is only for you into
each app?
anti-piracy.
Apple are the biggest bunch of pirates
In article <tuivjl$1qcen$1...@paganini.bofh.team>, Bill W <not...@nowhere.com> wrote:
Because Apple wants to keep tabs on everything you do with each iOS app.they don't care what anyone does with their apps.
Why else do you think they put a number that is only for you into each app?anti-piracy.
In article <tuivjl$1qcen$1@paganini.bofh.team>, Bill W
<nothing@nowhere.com> wrote:
Because Apple wants to keep tabs on everything you do with each iOS
app.
they don't care what anyone does with their apps.
Why else do you think they put a number that is only for you into
each app?
anti-piracy.
Shh... Bill and his butt-buddy Andy are trying to pretend this is a
Fact-Free Zone. ; )
Because Apple wants to keep tabs on everything you do with each iOS app.
they don't care what anyone does with their apps.
Why else do you think they put a number that is only for you into each app?
anti-piracy.
Why else do you think they put a number that is only for you into each app?
anti-piracy.
If it's for anti-piracy, then you have to ask why do even the many free unrestricted apps get that unique number that Apple uses only for you?
Why else do you think they put a number that is only for you into each app?
anti-piracy.
If it's for anti-piracy, then you have to ask why do even the many free
unrestricted apps get that unique number that Apple uses only for you?
i don't have to ask anything, because unlike you, i know the answer.
On 12 Mar 2023 17:20:37 GMT, Jolly Roger wrote:
Wrong, since most free apps have optional in-app purchases which
naturally require a valid App Store account in order to work.
How is that any different than a free app on Android from Google Play?
Why do you think Google doesn't insert a unique tracking id like
Apple?
nospam wrote:
Why else do you think they put a number that is only for you into
each app?
anti-piracy.
If it's for anti-piracy, then you have to ask why do even the many
free unrestricted apps get that unique number that Apple uses only
for you?
i don't have to ask anything, because unlike you, i know the answer.
That lame excuse of "piracy" is preposterous for free unrestricted
apps.
Only a fool would claim Apple inserted the *unique tracking ID* for
any
Why else do you think they put a number that is only for you into
each app?
anti-piracy.
If it's for anti-piracy, then you have to ask why do even the many
free unrestricted apps get that unique number that Apple uses only
for you?
i don't have to ask anything, because unlike you, i know the answer.
That lame excuse of "piracy" is preposterous for free unrestricted
apps.
Wrong, since most free apps have optional in-app purchases which
naturally require a valid App Store account in order to work.
Wrong, since most free apps have optional in-app purchases which
naturally require a valid App Store account in order to work.
In article <k76fv5Fou7hU5@mid.individual.net>, Jolly Roger
<jollyroger@pobox.com> wrote:
Why else do you think they put a number that is only for you into
each app?
anti-piracy.
If it's for anti-piracy, then you have to ask why do even the many
free unrestricted apps get that unique number that Apple uses only
for you?
i don't have to ask anything, because unlike you, i know the answer.
That lame excuse of "piracy" is preposterous for free unrestricted
apps.
Wrong, since most free apps have optional in-app purchases which
naturally require a valid App Store account in order to work.
true, but the reason goes back before in-app purchases (another ios
first that the trolls ignore).
developers set the price of their apps, which can change at any time
for any reason, most commonly for promotional purposes.
that means that a paid app can instantly become a free app and a free
app can instantly become a paid app.
it should be obvious why it works the way it does, at least to those
who aren't trolls.
it should be obvious why it works the way it does, at least to those
You're right it should be obvious why _only Apple_ does this.
it should be obvious why it works the way it does, at least to those
nospam wrote:
it should be obvious why it works the way it does, at least to those
You're right it should be obvious why _only Apple_ does this.
Nobody else.
Not Google.
Not M$.
*Just Apple*
HINT: *Only Apple inserts a unique-to-you ID into _every_ single app*.
This entire thread is a troll
If apple is tracking you and using that data for profit, then it's no
wonder they're more profitable than Google or Microsoft who doesn't benefit
from tracking activities by the app actions you make of your own free will.
Jolly Roger wrote:
This entire thread is a troll
It's clear you are _desperate_ for this question of fact to be deflected.
...Hence...
You call all factual questions you _hate_ about Apple, a troll Jolly Roger.
Apple is a religion to you... and therefore, you _hate_ all facts about it. In fact, you _fear_ this fact, don't you Jolly Roger...
*What you fear are facts*
You hate facts.
You fear facts.
And yet, you have no adult defense to the fact this is, indeed, a fact!
*What you _hate_ is the fact that Apple _is_ doing this.*
You can't deny that fact.
As much as you _wish_ you could deny it.
You can't.
So all you _can_ do, Jolly Roger, is fear facts and hate facts.
*All true facts that you _hate_ about Apple*
*You call a troll*
FACT:
You have no defense to the fact that it _is_ a fact Apple does this.
If apple is tracking you and using that data for profit, then it's no
They're not. Stated publicly. And as a publicly traded company that has consequences if a lie.
On Mar 13, 2023, Alan Browne wrote
(in article<news:BKqPL.1400567$iS99.1124958@fx16.iad>):
If apple is tracking you and using that data for profit, then it's no
They're not. Stated publicly. And as a publicly traded company that has
consequences if a lie.
Apple tells a lot of lies. And Apple gets caught a lot for their lies.
Apple just has the means to pay for their lies when they do get caught.
Apple tells a lot of lies. And Apple gets caught a lot for their lies.
those billions in lawsuit settlements were not admissions of lies
Apple tells a lot of lies. And Apple gets caught a lot for their lies.
that is simply false.
Show us where Apple are "tracking you and using that data for profit".
Why do you think only Apple adds your id number into every app you install?
On Mar 12, 2023, Alan Browne wrote
(in article<news:7SsPL.1886361$GNG9.1136399@fx18.iad>):
Show us where Apple are "tracking you and using that data for profit".
I wasn't saying Apple tracks us. I was disagreeing that Apple doesn't lie.
The only difference between nospam lying & Apple lying is when Apple gets sued, they have enough money to settle lawsuits without admitting guilt.
As for tracking, I don't know why only Apple puts the id in the apps but
it's not because they're worried that free apps may not get their money.
There is a reason. And it's special to Apple alone. But I don't know why.
Why do you think only Apple adds your id number into every app you install?
Why do you think only Apple adds your id number into every app you install?
it ain't just apple.
If you're going to claim they're doing the same as Apple, then show proof.
If you're going to claim they're doing the same as Apple, then show proof.
microsoft has been doing it since at least the 1980s.
other companies also do it.
I recently updated IrfanView which is a free program on Microsoft Windows.
The only difference between nospam lying & Apple lying is when Apple gets
sued, they have enough money to settle lawsuits without admitting guilt.
What have Apple lied about wrt to tracking people? Please cite.
That is the issue at hand. So put up or drop it.
As for tracking, I don't know why only Apple puts the id in the apps but
it's not because they're worried that free apps may not get their money.
How do you know that?
Funny line of argument. You don't understand why Apple do something,
assert it's not for some reasonable reason, so therefore it's for tracking?
There is a reason. And it's special to Apple alone. But I don't know why.
Why do you think only Apple adds your id number into every app you install?
How do you know what the tag value is your id number? There would be no
need to do that since the phone is linked to your Apple account in order
to DL and install apps.
I recently updated IrfanView which is a free program on Microsoft Windows.
that's nice. hopefully you enjoy it.
From that I'll accept your admission that only apple inserts the unique to you identification into every app,
We have to ask why is Apple putting a unique identification into each of
our apps
when no other OS company has ever felt the need to do that to us.
On Mar 13, 2023, Alan Browne wrote
(in article<news:8DGPL.228202$ZnFc.10280@fx41.iad>):
The only difference between nospam lying & Apple lying is when Apple gets >>> sued, they have enough money to settle lawsuits without admitting guilt.
What have Apple lied about wrt to tracking people? Please cite.
That is the issue at hand. So put up or drop it.
I said Apple lies all the time when you said Apple isn't allowed to lie.
As for tracking, I don't know why only Apple puts the id in the apps but >>> it's not because they're worried that free apps may not get their money.
How do you know that?
We have to ask why is Apple putting a unique identification into each of
our apps when no other OS company has ever felt the need to do that to us.
Funny line of argument. You don't understand why Apple do something,
assert it's not for some reasonable reason, so therefore it's for tracking?
Why do you think Apple is putting our identification into each of our apps?
There is a reason. And it's special to Apple alone. But I don't know why. >>> Why do you think only Apple adds your id number into every app you install? >>How do you know what the tag value is your id number? There would be no
need to do that since the phone is linked to your Apple account in order
to DL and install apps.
Why do you think Apple inserts it into all your apps when nobody else does?
In article <10ip5eu7qrgvp$.d...@news.solani.org>, RonTheGuy <r...@null.invalid> wrote:
We have to ask why is Apple putting a unique identification into each of our appsasked and answered many times. the answer is anti-piracy.
we have to ask why anyone would be so concerned about that. the answer
is because there are those who pirate software (as well as music and videos), including some on this very newsgroup.
when no other OS company has ever felt the need to do that to us.*many* companies put a 'unique identification' in their app or utilize
other anti-piracy measures. it's not new, and goes back to the early
days of personal computing.
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