Yes! You should always confirm sign-out in mobile apps. Here's why: Mobile is a personal device: When we mean personal - really personal.. others can have limited to no access to someone's mobile.
- Should you sign out of Amazon app?
- Why do apps make you sign in?
- How does mobile app authentication work?
Should you sign out of Amazon app?
The Bottom Line
This can pose a security risk, especially for shared devices. It's always a good idea to log out of your Amazon app after browsing and shopping. Hopefully, my guide has shown you how to sign out of your account in the Amazon shopping app on Android and iOS devices.
Why do apps make you sign in?
The main reason services require you to sign in with a social network account is a security measure called OAuth. We've talked about OAuth before, and it's pretty simple: it's a means to log in to a third-party site (like the Gawker discussion system) using your Facebook, Google, or Twitter information.
How does mobile app authentication work?
The authentication flow is as follows: 1. The app sends a request with the user's credentials to the backend server. The server verifies the credentials If the credentials are valid, the server creates a new session along with a random session ID.