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iOS 27 code suggests Apple could restrict leased devices after missed payments (9to5mac.com)
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[–] 29 points 3 months ago (5 children)

The difference is, this is a boot built into every single vehicle, leased or sold, that can be remotely activated at any time and we have to trust the mega corp not to abuse the power.

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  • [+] -6 points 3 months ago (4 children)

    I'm usually very pro consumer but I'm less bothered by this one because apple has 0 incentive to abuse that power. People would riot. Although thinking about it a government demanding its use could be a concern too...

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  • [–] 12 points 3 months ago

    A government could use it.

    It could be very targeted (not enough to cause a riot but enough to silence the right people.)

    It’s also a nice exploit for the bad guys, like ransomware gangs, Israeli “security” companies, etc.

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  • [–] 10 points 3 months ago

    They don't need to do it. It's the possibility of doing it what is already wrong. What happens if pedohitler decides that he needs to shutdown the phones for some bullshit reason before the midterms? You think apple won't bow and do as daddy trump says?

    This is a major concern because it's written in the OS directly. It's not just something they install in your phone if it's a lease meaning that even if your phone is not leased, they can do it.

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