Apple's secret iPhone kill switch a step too far?

[Guest]

An iPhone enthusiast discovered a kill switch that enables Apple to wipe a malicious or unauthorized iPhone application even after it has been paid for and installed on a user's iPhone.

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[Guest]

There you are, those are the things the people are paying for. What can be done if people like to pay for suffering? Masochism is the actual trend, it's useless trying to deny it. =)

 

[BallistaMan]

Until I see a thorough explanation from Apple, I vote for killing the kill switch. Although in theory it's a nice failsafe, I like having absolute control over my own devices. I imagine any smart malicious program would find a way to circumvent it anyway.

Of course, if they check every application so thoroughly, they won't ever need to use it.

 

[mdillenbeck]

A kill switch fits in well with Apple's product model. Consumers of Apple products know full well that they are buying a proprietary product, a closed and locked down system that is firmly under Apple's control. This is merely the next logical extension of that model.

I do agree that Apple should have disclosed this "feature". It shouldn't be too difficult to spin-doctor it into something positive (at least in the popular media).

I'd never buy such a product, but others might.

 

[enforcer22]

yet another reason i wont buy anything with a apple on it