01-21-2011, 06:30 AM
It was revealed early on that Apple had the capability of deleting apps from an iPhone remotely, but so far as I know they've never done it and have never expressed any intention of doing it.
Your iPhone should be backed up whenever you sync. Even if you downloaded an app on the iPhone, a copy of the app -- and of all apps that you've purchased/downloaded -- should be stored on your computer in a "Mobile Applications" folder in the Music folder in your Home folder.
Back up the Mobile Applications folder and you will have a copy of your apps from which to restore any apps that might otherwise be deleted by Apple, by you or by a vengeful ex.
Your iPhone should be backed up whenever you sync. Even if you downloaded an app on the iPhone, a copy of the app -- and of all apps that you've purchased/downloaded -- should be stored on your computer in a "Mobile Applications" folder in the Music folder in your Home folder.
Back up the Mobile Applications folder and you will have a copy of your apps from which to restore any apps that might otherwise be deleted by Apple, by you or by a vengeful ex.