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> Apps, requires you to install them and they always require you to sign in.

A) app-less or install-free apps are a thing, on iOS they’re called app clips and work great.

B) the mcd’s app (and all of the other fast food apps I can think of) don’t require a login. You pay for your food when you order it, so the ‘anonymous order’ attack isn’t a thing.

Also they usually take ApplePay, which is an added security benefit.



I believe you're incorrect about point B there. The mymacca's app goes straight to a sign-in/up screen, and I can't figure out any way around it.


And now we're stuck requiring Android or iOS.




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