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stopgap

a temporary way of dealing with a problem or satisfying a need. "transplants are only a stopgap until more sophisticated alternatives can work" It could be that getting some specific location or payment info couldn’t be figured out in time for launch on certain phone/OS combinations, and as a stopgap measure the developers just requested the whole account.

pleasing aesthetic

Further proof that Apple doesn't think you own their phones, because as always they're forcing people to do as they say. This is why, despite the pleasing aesthetic I would rather use Android, because if an android phone manufacturer tries to pull something like this I can prevent it by using a custom rom.

entail

Here’s a reality check: if you are backpacking in wet conditions—which could entail prolonged rain, dew-soaked grass, melting snow, un-bridged creek crossings, or even just high humidity—your feet are going to get wet.

grandeur

splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style. e.g.  Warning: May Cause Delusions of Grandeur - You will still need to keep your day job and pay your taxes, even though you won't feel like it e.g.  the austere grandeur of mountain scenery