Apple to require password for in app purchases

In a move I am surprised they haven’t made sooner Apple is now requiring a password for in app purchases. Hopefully this will keep junior from spending hundreds of dollars on useless upgrades in apps.

The Cupertino company’s move affects users of its most recent operating system and comes amid growing concern by federal and state enforcement agencies that consumers, including children, were not adequately informed or aware that they were incurring charges on iTunes accounts because of a 15-minute period that allowed for purchases without a password.

Apple said its new device software, iOS 4.3, made available Wednesday, will come with a feature that requires a password when purchases are made within an application after it is downloaded.

Source: Apple changes purchases policy to protect kids on iPad, iPhone games