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   Message 71,105 of 72,997   
   Bill W to Andy Burnelli   
   Re: Why does Apple insert a unique id in   
   11 Mar 23 17:33:38   
   
   XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone   
   From: nothing@nowhere.com   
      
   On Mar 07, 2023, Andy Burnelli wrote (in article   
   ):   
      
   > Given we're talking normal users who install apps from the mothership app   
   > store, and given PRIVACY is the same for individuals but DIFFERENT for   
   > platforms... this question must be asked & the answer understood by adults.   
   >   
   > FACT:   
   >  *Apple _inserts_ a unique id into _every_ app you install on iOS.*   
   >   Google doesn't.   
   >   
   > ASSESSMENT:   
   >  As an adult, one has to ask why.   
      
   Because Apple wants to keep tabs on everything you do with each iOS app.   
   Why else do you think they put a number that is only for you into each app?   
   What else could it be for?   
      
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