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iOS 7.1 is the perfect time to introduce security protected apps.

iBreatheApple

iBreatheApple

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Perhaps Apple never introduced this option in the past as to not compromise ease and simplicity with a password. But now with Touch ID it would be so simple and so exceptionally beneficial for some people. I for one, let many people use my phone for various random things but there are certain things I'd like to "revoke" access to while they're on my phone. Thoughts? :apple:
 
Smith288

Smith288

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I would like to see Apple add in time restrictions to the phone like the computer except for apps you exclude.
 
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darngooddesign

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MonkeySee.... said:
Well if you choose to use the finger sensor to make iTunes purchases then that will be a given. :)
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Currently the passcode lock and parental restrictions serve different purposes. Same will be true for TouchID. I'm not sure if opening up access to TouchID data is a good thing from a security standpoint. I'm happy letting that system get hammered by security professionals and crackers trying to break the system before access to it is widened.
 
Smith288

Smith288

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darngooddesign said:
Currently the passcode lock and parental restrictions serve different purposes. Same will be true for TouchID. I'm not sure if opening up access to TouchID data is a good thing from a security standpoint. I'm happy letting that system get hammered by security professionals and crackers trying to break the system before access to it is widened.
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Not really "opening it up" as it is Apple just providing an API that returns true or false if the user's TouchID is valid.
 
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