How to Securely Log Users Out of iOS Apps with Inactivity Timeout

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Many apps have a feature that automatically logs you out after a certain period of inactivity. Some apps log you out based on API inactivity, while others imple
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Many apps have a feature that automatically logs you out after a certain period of inactivity. Some apps log you out based on API inactivity, while others implement a logout timer by overriding the UIView controls. In this article, we will explore a better way to achieve this behavior using the hitTest method.