iOS 9 and pirating apps

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  1. Anonomation

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    After looking at app thinning in the future, I was wondering if anyone thinks that since the app is sliced up according to your device, that would cause problems for those pirating apps, having to get a specific torrent or whatever.

    Just a thought.
     
  2. IzumiNowa

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    I sure hope so.
     
  3. Nullzone

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    Wouldn't be surprised at all if professional pirates use this for advertising even:
    "Now XXX GB less to download!!! More space for your stolen apps on your device!"

    The more fundamental question is how long it will take until someone finds a way to jailbreak iOS9.

    P.S.: Look, it's the Spam Police hangout corner ;)
     
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    if you download the app via itunes PC is fine(think).
     
  5. kmacleod

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    I don't think Apple puts a lot of thought into preventing piracy, but in this case, it might end up being a happy side effect. The motives for app slicing probably align closely with what Apple says they are: reducing file size and encouraging developers to make games that people can start playing immediately.
     
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    Since it is optional, I dont think this will cause problems to pirates at all. They'll download away like nothing happened, really. Besides that, there some crack freaks out there who dont give a shit. They just modify the files like they did with MC5 which was heavily protected by GL's server-based(!) DRM. Well it was just a matter of time.
     

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