The public outcry would be loud and clear if someone would have discovered that Microsoft was able to remove installed applications from a Windows operating system. But it is Apple this time who is able to remove applications that have already been installed on an iPhone according to the website Macrumors.
How is that working? Apple is managing a page with blacklisted applications. Researcher Jonathan Zdziarski has a theory that the iPhone is calling home once in a while to check the installed applications against the Apple maintained blacklist.
This could mean that Apple could deauthorize commercial applications that the user paid for. This could ensure the security and safety of their users but it is more a question of how strict they will use the blacklist. Putting a safe application on that list could have serious consequences for the users and Apple.
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I guess it is OK when ‘beloved’ Apple does it. Had MS done it, Apple would have tore them apart for it in their kiddy-baby ads. Martin did you read about that stupid 1000$ “I am Rich” app? It only displayed a red ruby image-nothing else!
Apple sucks. Hope the drown once Steve iJobs goes away. All their BS of “Oh Apple is slick!” Shiot goes with them. Apple is 100 times worse than MS.