If Google now is a gimmicky spyware, sure looks like its what should be on every phone
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/08/review-androids-google-now-can-teach-siri-a-few-tricks/
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Eric Schmidt on Google Now for iOS: 'You'll Need to Discuss That With Apple' [Updated]
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If Google now is a gimmicky spyware, sure looks like its what should be on every phone
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/08/review-androids-google-now-can-teach-siri-a-few-tricks/
Sounds like a load of BS from Schmidt as usual when Apple is involved.
He is very careful how he words it all. All apps (and updates) submitted to the App Store go under review before they are added, no matter who it comes from. Schmidt puts a spin on this so it sounds like Apple is being bad (fuel for the flames). The fact is there is no evidence that Apple is going to deny this app, but it is to Schmidt's advantage to talk about the submission process in a way that makes it sound like Apple is denying it. It puts pressure on Apple as a competitor, and that's all that matters in business.
I am sure in a week we will see Google Now released on iOS, and it won't be a surprise to anyone, not even Schmidt.
He is very careful how he words it all. All apps (and updates) submitted to the App Store go under review before they are added, no matter who it comes from. Schmidt puts a spin on this so it sounds like Apple is being bad (fuel for the flames). The fact is there is no evidence that Apple is going to deny this app, but it is to Schmidt's advantage to talk about the submission process in a way that makes it sound like Apple is denying it. It puts pressure on Apple as a competitor, and that's all that matters in business.
I am sure in a week we will see Google Now released on iOS, and it won't be a surprise to anyone, not even Schmidt.
No - that's YOUR interpretation. Nothing he said is factually incorrect, misleading or leading. " Apple has a policy of approving or disapproving apps that are submitted into its store, and some of the apps we make they approve and some of them they don't."
What's leading about that? Any App developer would say the same thing. And again - how SHOULD he have responded. He didn't bring up the "issue" - it was asked.
Good luck. Tons of people have abandoned it and never plan on going back. It's a piece of garbage.
Apple does not usually provide a reason for rejecting an app so it's hard to prove it. However, there are a lot of apps that were rejected for no apparent reason like "Voice Answer", a possible Siri competitor
The issue is if someone else submitted the app it would most likely already be approved. Apple just hides behind the guidelines when it comes to Google.
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Google Voice.
The apps don't have the same access or abilities as Apple. Take web browsers for example. Safari has access to a much faster engine while the rest are forced to use a slower one. It's artificial and anticompetitive.
You are correct, however the quote, that I was referencing made no reference to this. It was merely based on the fact apple could approve or disapprove if they felt it competed with one of their own apps.
If we are talking full integration then you are correct and I agree with you. They do not allow third party apps to do this yet.
I second this. Spyware or adware, nothing from Google will ever pollute my iOS devices.
Love or hate google u have to admit this is great for iOS users
Choice
Now apple give us that option to pick default apps!!!
Choice
Now apple give us that option to pick default apps!!!
If phil keeps making stupid comments, he will join schmidt in doucheville.
I expect him to answer the question, or refuse to comment. Deflecting to Apple's approval process, makes me question whether the app has even been submitted yet - judging by his answers, I doubt it. But, at least he can temporarily make it look like it is apple "screwing the pooch", instead of google.
How do you know what Apple tracks on your phone? With iOS you don't get to see what permission apps are using? I'm pretty sure Bing and other websites track you. If you're on the web you're being tracked in some fashion.
As for Google Now I think it's great and actually helps make a smart phone even smarter because it gives you real time information about your location without you asking for it among other things.
I also expect to see Apple to release their version of it although it'll probably be iOS8 before we see it.
You are correct, but the app is still in the store and it is still competition for apple? No?
Ah!
This is what it strikes me as:
Interviewer: When can I get this on my iPhone?
ES: (BIG EYEBROWS) well, NYUK NYUK, oh you kill me kid. Soon. If they agree.
HAHAHAHA! (laughing like an idiot). Did I say that?
Interviewer: Just give me a straight answer.
ES: I can't, really. HA HA HA! (EYEBROWS).
Interviewer: So basically, you're at the mercy of Apple and you thought by leaking a video you could make public opinion force their hand?
ES: HAHAHAHA! YES! HAHAHAHAHA!
Interviewer: I'm leaving.
ES: Don't go! HAHAHAHA!~
This is what it strikes me as:
Interviewer: When can I get this on my iPhone?
ES: (BIG EYEBROWS) well, NYUK NYUK, oh you kill me kid. Soon. If they agree.
HAHAHAHA! (laughing like an idiot). Did I say that?
Interviewer: Just give me a straight answer.
ES: I can't, really. HA HA HA! (EYEBROWS).
Interviewer: So basically, you're at the mercy of Apple and you thought by leaking a video you could make public opinion force their hand?
ES: HAHAHAHA! YES! HAHAHAHAHA!
Interviewer: I'm leaving.
ES: Don't go! HAHAHAHA!~
So ... was GV reworked and resubmitted? Because it's available now. There are a bunch of Google Apps available so as long as they follow the guidelines, I would imagine they are approved.
For those devs in the crowd (I'm not), does Apple provide feedback on why your app has been rejected (if it is)? I would imagine they have to give you some sort of direction on how to correct (or at least that would make the most sense).