''Apple simply does not allow them to access the lock screen via the API. Mr. Wentz went on to say that this is a "huge inconvenience" to the end user and that they hope to find a way to work around it. If Apple lets them, that is.

For those trying to develop for and integrate with Apple this is nothing new. Since the introduction of the iPhone, Apple has favoured a closed ecosystem over the open marketplace.''

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/apples-closed-ecosystem-threatening-derail-technological-revolution-1535944

Being closed has it's advantages, but we need to introduce methods that can secure both.

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