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iOS 6 Beta 3 Doesn't Require a Password to Download Free Apps

iOS 6 Beta 3 Doesn't Require a Password to Download Free Apps

Posted July 23, 2012 at 4:37pm by iClarified
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iOS 6 Beta 3 doesn't require a password to download free apps from the App Store, notes reddit commenter varmanj.

The revelation has sparked some controversy between readers. Some like the idea, others don't.

What do you think?


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iOS 6 Beta 3 Doesn't Require a Password to Download Free Apps
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JAMonster
JAMonster - July 24, 2012 at 6:23pm
False, i just tried it and it did ask me to input my password.
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NoGoodNick
NoGoodNick - July 24, 2012 at 12:55am
I don't like it. Requiring a password is what keeps my grandkids from loading my iPad with oodles of crap.
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Know ur iPhone
Know ur iPhone - July 23, 2012 at 5:13pm
In the settings in restrictions you can enable require password. So it just a setting you can change.
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Matthew Leonard
Matthew Leonard - July 23, 2012 at 5:11pm
I luv this idea!!! I've already thought of it tho... :)
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Rudy
Rudy - July 23, 2012 at 4:49pm
It's actually been like that since the 1st beta!
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Jim
Jim - July 23, 2012 at 4:47pm
doesn't require a password for updates either, on the ipad when updates are installed it doesn't close the app store.
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Guggenheim
Guggenheim - July 23, 2012 at 4:45pm
So stupid of Apple.
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Awayze
Awayze - July 23, 2012 at 4:41pm
Stupid decision. My iPhone 3GS was stolen and had the password turned off as my mum was using it and it felt good knowing no one could download stuff on to my iPhone.
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The Man
The Man - July 23, 2012 at 5:20pm
Thats a totally different password. Password to unlock your phone, and password to download a free app. Man some people actually make me laugh out loud because they are so stunned.
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TheDrake
TheDrake - July 23, 2012 at 5:23pm
the "no password" was intended for "free" apps only.. no damage done!
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JustMe
JustMe - July 25, 2012 at 12:26pm
@Awayze - If your iphone is stolen then why would you care if they download free apps? Its not like they are going to return your phone and your are not going to be charged anything.
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The Man
The Man - July 26, 2012 at 3:05pm
@Awayze. Sorry i don't base my life plan on losing my iphone.
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