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Why do I need to use an app specific password for iMessage on a trusted device?

I just don't understand why Apple is making me use an app specific password to enable iMessage on a trusted device? Makes no sense? I can see it for 3rd party apps, but iMessage is core to the OS, especially on a trusted device

Posted on Aug 2, 2015 8:25 AM

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Why do I need to use an app specific password for iMessage on a trusted device?

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