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People see that, don't understand the popup, get scared and stop using the app.


Do you think that all apps should have access to system events without asking permission? I sympathise with the frustration, and I agree that Apple could’ve done more to help less tech savvy users navigate the challenge of increased security. But every operating system is a series of trade-offs between developer convenience and having the system defend the user’s interests.

But if I was in your position, my response would be to do the best job I can to educate my users about this and hold their hand through the process as much as possible. If your competitors face the same challenges, doing this well could be a real competitive advantage.


It should have all that, when you install the app. And you should probably be able to see what apps are using what permissions when. Both of which you can do already.

A prompt at every instance is just fear mongering.




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