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> the well-known "5-device limit"

Sorry, but I'm not familiar with this – could you share more please?



I can find no information about what limit they’re claiming. You can use a maximum of 5 different Apple ID simultaneously on a device but that’s pretty obscure.


it is 5 devices that you can use personally with an Apple ID (so, you as a single person can own 5 devices that can receive things you've paid for on the app store, like music and programs.).

It has subsequently been increased to 10.


https://www.google.com/search?q=Apple+Developer+Agreement+5+...

TIL it's now 10 devices...


Why would that ever be a consideration?


Distribution restrictions on top of GPL and they don't own the copyright on all the code without a CLA which prevents licensing under something other than GPL for the App Store.


iPad, iPod, iPhone, MBP, iMac, AppleWatch, ... oh, that's already six devices tied to the same account.

I think the idea is that you don't tie all your friends' devices to your account to share apps etc., but I am just guessing.


I believe the GP was just posting the text from Pidgine website, not writing it.

Quick search reveals that up to 5 devices can be tied to the same Apple account: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8030144




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