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Purpose string

Also called: Usage description

On iOS, the text an app must provide explaining why it needs a permission; shown in the system dialog.

Definition

A missing purpose string can crash the app or block the feature. Testers check the text is present, specific and translated.

In practice

'Snapbite uses your camera so you can add photos of your dish to reviews.'

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