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From: Andrew <andrew@spam.net>
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Subject: Re: Setting up an iPad without an AppleID
Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2024 04:07:27 -0000 (UTC)
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Your Name wrote on Mon, 5 Aug 2024 16:48:53 +1200 :

> As I said above, they aren't *now*, but the tech industry is heading in 
> that direction.

UPDATE: 

Apparently, it's now *impossible* to set up a _new_ Apple ID without also
having to have a phone with you *every* time you log into your device!

 *Is it possible to create an AppleID on iOS 10.3+ (or macOS 10.12.4+)*
 *WITHOUT giving Apple your private phone number permanently for 2FA*
 <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=16755&group=misc.phone.mobile.iphone#16755>