Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
FedEx App
- Thread starter gtmead09
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Some apps are still doing it seems as has come up in a few similar discussions, like https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/how-to-stop-gasbuddy-pasted-my-safari.2247784/
Maybe I don't understand how apps are supposed to interact with the clipboard, but couldn't this be desired behavior? If I have copied [a tracking number] from an email or website and open the UPS app, it immediately detects the tracking number and suggests taking you to the tracking information. To me, this is better than having to take the two extra steps of tapping on "track" and then pasting and searching the number.
I can see your viewpoint and on the surface, it does make sense. However, from a security standpoint, it really isn’t wise to allow an app free access to the clipboard or Notes app etc. and hope that it uses the right information, not to mention hoping the app doesn’t leak your personal information to the developer and elsewhere on the internet.
I can understand the security implications, but it seems like the solution most people are advocating around here is blocking it entirely. That would seem to remove a lot of practical function. System level recognition of the type of information might help by only allowing access based on that. iOS already recognizes most tracking numbers. It could be tagged as such, and specific apps would only be given access to info tagged for that purpose. I dunno.
I want my iPhone and iPad locked down as tight as I can get it and still be able to use the apps I need. And many others here share that sentiment as you mentioned. I am thankful for Apple for bringing to light app behavior. At times, that mindset creates extra steps but, for me, it is worth the extra effort. Getting comfortable can make one less attentive or lazy when it comes to security. I try to be ever vigilant in that regard.