Apple bans cryptocurrency mining apps on the App Store

12 June 2018
Apple updates App Store guidelines to prevent apps from doing on-device cryptocurrency mining.

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Anonymous, 13 Jun 2018We already made money off it as bitcoin mining did not star... moreIt a breath on apple server if the allow crypto mining it leaves a gateway continually on there server. Which fucked with the I lock activation.Never the less IOS is the past there security is a joke 2 bypass if your me of course lol but apple they won't last just wait

    Generation of idio**. I mean innvention of cryptocurrency and minning is very smart thing, but whoever beleive in it and tries to mine it's just an ....

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      • a4r
      • 14 Jun 2018

      what worries me is Prasad's last sentence - "it's probably for the best".
      Prasad- we are free people, and we don't need anyone making rules to "protect" us, especially not un-elected corporate executives.
      Democracy, remember?

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        • Anonymous
        • tNw
        • 13 Jun 2018

        We already made money off it as bitcoin mining did not start yesterday. Now, watch us make ourselves look concerned for our customers as we ban these apps we let in before.

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          • Anonymous
          • U2T
          • 13 Jun 2018

          Bitcoin dropping to $4000 may go to $1000 not worth mining

            Trump Fan 1980, 13 Jun 2018 Google should ban notches.They can but only for pixel not for other oem.

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              • Anonymous
              • 80T
              • 13 Jun 2018

              Alien , 13 Jun 2018By the way my pc is acting when I browse YouTube and other ... moreWhat you are experincing is in fact the wonder of Javascript

                Anonymous, 13 Jun 2018It is YOUR decision on BUYING a iPHONE. Not them. So, its... moreI am more than worried about battery drain issues. They are here again. And not just again, but again-again-again-again.
                I can only dream of idle battery life I had with iOS 10.
                So pathetic.

                  Good. I don't like these practices anyway.
                  Google, please do this action next time.

                    Anonymous, 13 Jun 2018It is YOUR decision on BUYING a iPHONE. Not them. So, its... moreSome companies. (Like mine) force having an iPhone (if you're an android User. like me) so you can test .IPA apps on iOS device. (iPod touch is less recommended and iPad is a bonus)
                    when you're a developer for both iOS and Android. you need a way to test both platforms...
                    I hate that EULA. frankly. but hey. atleast I can know what's happening on iOS! :D

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                      • 13 Jun 2018

                      By the way my pc is acting when I browse YouTube and other well known websites, I'd not be surprised to find out that all of them use our pcs for crypto mining.
                      So finding out a few apps do this on smartphones is nothing new..

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 6TT
                        • 13 Jun 2018

                        Actually very little incentive to install apps nowadays, other then games.

                        Normal apps are at ta standstill. No more innovative apps.

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                          • 13 Jun 2018

                          Anonymous, 13 Jun 2018 Ban notches immediately Apple.Not possible because they can't keep the infrared sensor or the floor illuminator under the screen or pop up, everytime because how will it know that you are trying to unlock it??? How many times will it pop up??

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                            • 13 Jun 2018

                            Fearghast, 13 Jun 2018Who cares, it's your device. Wana waste your time, money,... moreIt is YOUR decision on BUYING a iPHONE. Not them.
                            So, its YOUR RIGHT to accept whatever THEY dedicates what is proper in their products ON YOU.

                            Don't worry about battery drain issues.. that is a entirely different department solving it for you.

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                              Trump Fan 1980, 13 Jun 2018 Google should ban notches.or just make it optional for those who wanna use it.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • vMf
                                • 13 Jun 2018

                                Hhahaha i spends $1000 on phone , cant have app boo hoo!!!!!!! learn ya

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                                  • 13 Jun 2018

                                  Rimoti, 13 Jun 2018Yes! That's a good move Apple! Google should follow soon. R... morePeicoin is April fool prank dude!

                                    Who cares, it's your device.
                                    Wana waste your time, money, electricity, be my guest, your decision, not mine.

                                    The apps are not harmful so why ban them? On the other hand, why not ban them?
                                    There are more pressing issues that need to be fixed, like battery drain.

                                      Yes! That's a good move Apple! Google should follow soon. Remember that Oneplus said they will introduce the PeiCoin in a future update? I don't want to be forced to use this kind of apps once I have paid for a phone and it is my property.

                                        shappy, 13 Jun 2018Nice step...Google should also ban cryptocurrency apps. Google should ban notches.