Performing Basic HTTP Authentication on the iPhone

Hi,
I need to perform a HTTP Request with Basic Authentication on the iPhone. To perform the request I use the NSURLConnection and NSMutableURLRequest. The request basically works but I can't get the authentication working. Is there a "convenient" way to do HTTP authentication or do I have to do it by hand?
Best regards,
Michael

Ok thanks - that explains it:
From the Apple article: "
Note: Touch ID cannot be used for purchases if Require Password in Settings > General > Restrictions is set to Immediately."
Not sure why - but clearly intentional.

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Greetings Danny.

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