App & Web developers asked to put 'Sign in with Apple' above all other sign-in buttons
Apple's rules for the upcoming "Sign in with Apple" feature in iOS 13 include urging developers to put its button above any social media alternatives, according to official Human Interface Guidelines.
To position the button "correctly" in a stacked layout, developers should "place the Sign In with Apple button above the other buttons," the company says. Apple also recommends making its button "the same size or larger" than competition.
Though those particular rules aren't obligatory, the company has already come under some critcism for making "Sign in with Apple" mandatory if apps intend to offer rival sign-ins via services like Facebook, Google, and Twitter. Apple's button is intended as a response to those options, eliminating tracking concerns through privacy-oriented policies and the use of spoof forwarding addresses for email, allowing people to shut off connections on the fly.
Testing of "Sign in with Apple" will begin later this summer ahead of iOS 13's fall launch window.
Initially Apple's rules don't seem to create obstacles for apps with native login systems or those that avoid third-party sign-on buttons, Reuters noted. Even on the Web, though, Apple is still asking developers to make "Sign in with Apple" the most prominent button.
The company could come under pressure to drop any mandatory inclusion given antitrust scrutiny by the U.S. Justice Department. CEO Tim Cook has called this examination "fair," but insisted that Apple doesn't have any sort of monopoly, even though it bans iPhone and iPad developers from selling apps anywhere but the App Store.
To position the button "correctly" in a stacked layout, developers should "place the Sign In with Apple button above the other buttons," the company says. Apple also recommends making its button "the same size or larger" than competition.
Though those particular rules aren't obligatory, the company has already come under some critcism for making "Sign in with Apple" mandatory if apps intend to offer rival sign-ins via services like Facebook, Google, and Twitter. Apple's button is intended as a response to those options, eliminating tracking concerns through privacy-oriented policies and the use of spoof forwarding addresses for email, allowing people to shut off connections on the fly.
Testing of "Sign in with Apple" will begin later this summer ahead of iOS 13's fall launch window.
Initially Apple's rules don't seem to create obstacles for apps with native login systems or those that avoid third-party sign-on buttons, Reuters noted. Even on the Web, though, Apple is still asking developers to make "Sign in with Apple" the most prominent button.
The company could come under pressure to drop any mandatory inclusion given antitrust scrutiny by the U.S. Justice Department. CEO Tim Cook has called this examination "fair," but insisted that Apple doesn't have any sort of monopoly, even though it bans iPhone and iPad developers from selling apps anywhere but the App Store.
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is it during those rimes when Apple signs an exclusivity agreement maybe?
In that case, bravo Apple!
I NEVER use the Login with Google or Facebook. I just end up create a new account directly at the site instead as I don't want either of them to also be tracking me like that.
Apple is ONLY forcing those app's in Apple's own app store that use either of those to also include Apple's. How many apps in the app store even use Google or Facebook Login?!?!? I don't think it's all that many. Most of the time I only see it at some new Web site that I don't have account at and want to create a new account. Then the show Google and Facebook. Apple can't force any of those sites to add Apple's. But it is easy to add Apple. I'd use it if sites offered it. But I'm going to assume most won't as they couldn't spy on you as much as they would like to make money from you.
Most apps in the app store if they need you to create a account, don't use either of them. You just create a account the normal way. Some allow you to turn on FaceID or TouchID Login after that. I just don't see Apple's sign in Link being used much anywhere. I don't see many apps actually needing for it to be required as they don't have Google and Facebook sign in anyway. While I think it's a great idea and I hope I'm wrong, only time will tell.
Apple says they don't have access to the data.
To superficially please a TINY, vocal percentage of people clamoring for this online, almost all of whom probably hate Apple to begin with and aren't arguing in good faith, and will just move on to the next thing to whine about? I fail to see how any reasonable person could think that 3rd party appstores would be a net advantage to anyone, except those with the desire to sell shady stuff with no rules.
Also, it's funny how you and people like you claim that Apple is a monopoly when it's convenient (like in this case) and then mock them for their "low marketshare" when THAT is convenient (ie. comparing iPhone sales to total number of all Android devices sold by every single manufacturer, worldwide). So which is it?
I didn't bother replying to the end of your post as that wouldn't apply to me anyway. Not my claims.
Also, how many Android users use something other than the Play Store? Android, the platform that is supposedly meant for those who champion "open" and tech geeks? Probably close to 0%.
I would assume that where Google Play is available most people would use it, especially as it's the default. Companies realize users don't generally mess with the default settings, which as an aside is an indicator what those companies real positions are based on on what the out-of-the-box setting is IMO.
The sentence, as written, is false. Apple doesn't ban devs from selling apps to other avenues other than App Store. There are indeed apps on iOS and the dumpster fire known as android.
Exactly my point. The phrasing is at odds with reality. (Not unusual for some of the haters here, either)
There's a ton of things Apple gains no direct monetary value from, but the value of strengthening it's ecosystem and making it's products easier and more enjoyable to use, while protecting users, are very real. And this kind of thing fits squarely in that.