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Wi-Fi Sync App Rejected by Apple
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Beside that I would like to have this feature on my phone via wifi or bluetooth.
How fast (via wifi) is? Wouldn't that take a lot compare to the cable? ...and anyway I would have the phone next to the laptop anyway, so how really necessary is that?
Edit: just watched a video on youtube, the speed looks ok.
How fast (via wifi) is? Wouldn't that take a lot compare to the cable? ...and anyway I would have the phone next to the laptop anyway, so how really necessary is that?
Edit: just watched a video on youtube, the speed looks ok.
Crazy
Yeah. Admittedly he probably should have expected this, but it is pretty f-cking onerous to provide a set of terms on which you may develop, allow you to go to all the trouble of making a product, and then to dismiss it because it doesn't feel right. Surely there should be some preliminary advice stage to avoid wasting your time.
I suppose if you are syncing wirelessly you are not sat in front of itunes thinking what you might purchase.
Yeah. Admittedly he probably should have expected this, but it is pretty f-cking onerous to provide a set of terms on which you may develop, allow you to go to all the trouble of making a product, and then to dismiss it because it doesn't feel right. Surely there should be some preliminary advice stage to avoid wasting your time.
I suppose if you are syncing wirelessly you are not sat in front of itunes thinking what you might purchase.
This reminds me of that one app that allowed you to directly update your podcasts. Apple denied it (as expected) and the Apple fans all whined and Jailbroke their iPhones. However, the real reason Apple denied it was that they were planning on including that feature in the next update for free.
So, I'm really not pissed about this at all. If wireless syncing does come to the iPhone, it'd be official and from Apple, wouldn't it?
So, I'm really not pissed about this at all. If wireless syncing does come to the iPhone, it'd be official and from Apple, wouldn't it?
Lame.
"While he agreed that the app doesn't technically break the rules, he said that it does encroach upon the boundaries of what they can and cannot allow on their store. He also cited security concerns."
If it didn't break any rules then Apple should have allowed it. Another fine example of Apple's inconsistency.
And thats the problem - developers don't know where they stand. Apple have a list of restrictions.. which can change at any time as Apple chooses.
Apple's mobile strategy is so broken.
"While he agreed that the app doesn't technically break the rules, he said that it does encroach upon the boundaries of what they can and cannot allow on their store. He also cited security concerns."
If it didn't break any rules then Apple should have allowed it. Another fine example of Apple's inconsistency.
And thats the problem - developers don't know where they stand. Apple have a list of restrictions.. which can change at any time as Apple chooses.
Apple's mobile strategy is so broken.
You do know this app is out there for Cydia now for $9.99? So the developer will get something out of it, as well. At least something.
And its been known at least since 1984 that Apple and Steve doesnt like anybody stealing their future ideas planned for the iPhone 5g.
And its been known at least since 1984 that Apple and Steve doesnt like anybody stealing their future ideas planned for the iPhone 5g.
What contract are you referring to? What does it say and who is it between? There is no "contract" that they are in breach of, which is why the are not breaching it...
Sorry but I have to LMFAO at someone sitting at their computer, with their iPhone on the desk, waiting for a WiFi sync to happen. Absolutely stupid.
Plug the damn phone in! Are you going to tell me you watched that video and found that acceptable? That was 3 songs and it was slow as $&@!
This is entirely pointless and frankly makes me sick to read how bad you think you all need slow, inconvenient syncing. A massive reevaluation is needed around here.
Plug the damn phone in! Are you going to tell me you watched that video and found that acceptable? That was 3 songs and it was slow as $&@!
This is entirely pointless and frankly makes me sick to read how bad you think you all need slow, inconvenient syncing. A massive reevaluation is needed around here.
Apple aren't in breach of anything: Apple can reject apps as they choose. BTW - the contract between Apple and the Developer is so loaded in favour of Apple its not true.
IRC - developers can't even talk publicly the reasons why their app was rejected - please correct?
I'm surprised any developer goes to anything length to make a non game app - its uncertain to whether your app will be accepted, even if it doesn't break any rules, as Apple behaviour is worse than a PMTing woman.
Question.
If developers are under NDA and other rules of the walled garden:
How is it that a dev can just sell it on cydia after a rejection without getting the pants sued off by apple? Just curious.
If developers are under NDA and other rules of the walled garden:
How is it that a dev can just sell it on cydia after a rejection without getting the pants sued off by apple? Just curious.
I am going to jailbreak my iPhone as well. I have been considering it for awhile. I considered going to Android, but I like the iPhone better, except for the control. I think jailbreaking is the best solution for me.
I need to find out information about it though. Can I revert back to install software upgrades etc.
I need to find out information about it though. Can I revert back to install software upgrades etc.
Jail breaking is reversible - just 'restore' in iTunes. Before you update to the newest iPod / iPhone software make sure that the new version can be jail broken.
Overall, jail breaking carries minimal risk and is very easy ( a minority of people have issues, just like a small portion of people have issues when upgrading their device, or indeed, OSX i.e., it is NOT 100% risk free ). I've used r1ain, and its a no brainer - a couple of clicks and you've set your device free. You can continue to use iTunes in the way you have done previously.
I think that these stories really reflect how unfair the current AppStore policy is.
From a developer standpoint it is extremely unfair to read the SDK rules, build an App that respects that rules and then having the App rejected for no apparent reason.
Obviously, Apple is getting ready to introduce a feature similar to this one somewhere down the line and they're already rejecting the App before anyone buys it to avoid the backlash of removing the App AFTER it has already been sold to customers.
IMO this is a ridiculous premise to dismiss the work of a developer, as in, "we won't allow it now because we will eventually do it ourselves".
Anyway, and a little bit off-topic, don't you imagine a day where your computer "knows" when you get home and syncs itself automatically or even do other interesting stuff? I do
From a developer standpoint it is extremely unfair to read the SDK rules, build an App that respects that rules and then having the App rejected for no apparent reason.
Obviously, Apple is getting ready to introduce a feature similar to this one somewhere down the line and they're already rejecting the App before anyone buys it to avoid the backlash of removing the App AFTER it has already been sold to customers.
IMO this is a ridiculous premise to dismiss the work of a developer, as in, "we won't allow it now because we will eventually do it ourselves".
Anyway, and a little bit off-topic, don't you imagine a day where your computer "knows" when you get home and syncs itself automatically or even do other interesting stuff? I do
They don't allow this because of "security concerns?" How is this different than the many APPROVED apps out there that access a users computer and files? There are plenty of apps out there that access a user''s computer via Wi-Fi in the same manner: Wi-Fi streaming of music on a user's computer, access of files on a user's computer, etc., etc., etc. I don't see how this is any different.
I believe "security" has nothing to do with it. Hopefully this will mean that Apple will be "innovative" and introduce this "new" feature in OS 4. We hope.
I believe "security" has nothing to do with it. Hopefully this will mean that Apple will be "innovative" and introduce this "new" feature in OS 4. We hope.
Could Apple be rejecting this app because wireless syncing is a feature coming in OS 4.0 ?
That would explain why they can't give a proper reason for rejecting it.
That would explain why they can't give a proper reason for rejecting it.