Looks like FCC is getting in the middle of this, demanding answers from Apple, AT&T, and Google regarding the recent situation. According to the letter to Apple, they, like us all, want to know what process is in place for an app to get approved or rejected. Maybe with the FCC’s involvement, Apple will be forced to add the removed apps back to the App Store. If this is the case, I’m going to want lost revenue as well…what the hell, pain and suffering also. Maybe I should have an attorney on hot standby… takers?
Thank you to all 50 or so that sent this in…good looking out!
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If you truly want to take money out of Apple’s pockets, do what Dave did!
Here’s what I did.. This hurts **APPLE** and not Sean! I called up apple corporate offices and told them that I want my money back as “compensation” — NOT as a refund. I was very specific that I did not want a refund on the app; that I wanted APPLE to cover my cost. They ended up crediting my account for 5-free song downloads, (Yes, it was pathetic, but, it’s something.. and it’s something that won’t hurt Sean, but DOES cost Apple money).
I spoke to Robert Barger @ Apple Corporate care. You can reach him at 512-674-2500 x 40267. Give him a call and let him know how you feel about what happened…
sean Uncategorized
Simple: Sell your 3GS on eBay for $600+ and use that money to pay of the termination fee. Normal 3G phones go for $300 as well…
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So we’ve all been pondering this… at least I have, after initially laughing in the face of the Apple guy that called.
Check this out…
A breakout of features GV Mobile offers vs. other apps:
Dialing
• Pros: Can dial people via your GV number with ease (via contacts or keypad)
• Cons: Still uses AT&T minutes unless you tie it together with another app like TruPhone or any other SIP client
• Apps that do this and still on App Store:
o These apps offer FREE calling: Skype, iCall, fring, TruPhone, others
o These apps are virtually identical to what GV Mobile did for Google Voice: RingCentral, maybe others…
SMS
• Pros: Send and receive messages for FREE
• Cons: Have to manually open the app and refresh to see any new SMS messages
• Apps that do this and still on App Store: Skype, TextFree Unlimited/Lite, FreeSMS, Texter, Unlimited SMS, Text-for-Free, …. okay there are probably 50 that do the same thing, these are the more popular ones. Some of these do push notifications – so it’s just like the native iPhone app!!
Voicemail
• Pros: An easy to use interface (thanks Apple!) for visually listening to voicemails – very similar to the native iPhone app
• Cons: Have to manually open the app and refresh to see any new voicemails
• Apps that do this and still on App Store: RingCentral, maybe others…
So now we know there are apps still on the App Store that duplicate existing iPhone features – as GV Mobile does. Why does it look like Apple/AT&T are only targeting Google? Hmm
sean Uncategorized
Version Differences: What are the differences between the App Store version and Cydia version? NOTHING, yet. I had to increment the build number on the Cydia version to account for some minor changes in the way jailbroken phones work. I will continue work on GV Mobile for Cydia – in order for you to get the latest updates, you WILL need to jailbreak your phone and load up Cydia. Please visit modmyi.com for guides and what not. It’s so easy, you grandma could do it!
Push: It will never happen now – thank Apple. Push uses Apple’s server/techonology to push notifications – without GV Mobile on the App Store, I can’t utilize their servers to push you notifications.
Palm Pre: I’ll give it a shot…we’ll see.
Enjoy gang. Remember, this is only my hobby, so bear with me.
sean Uncategorized
Fixed a small glitch…I’m human.
Thanks for the crash dump Kyle 
UPDATE: LOL – good times. v1.22 will be coming out shortly (15 mins) that addresses the saving issue.
UPDATE: Quick 15 – it’s live now.
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Thank you modmyi.com for hosting it and Kyle for walking me through it. You guys rock!
GV Mobile Now on Cydia [ ModMyi Repo ]
UPDATE: It might be crashing for some – I’m working with Kyle on figuring out what the problem is.
sean Uncategorized
Looks like Apple/AT&T pissed off a lot of people…lol
Anyway, I’ll be releasing GV Mobile v1.2 on Cydia for free today or tomorrow, with an update coming in a couple weeks. Why free? People pirate it anyway, so why not. I do appreciate everyone that bought it – you are the ones that fueled this app to be what it is today. That doesn’t mean you have to go get a refund (because that would hurt me, not Apple).
Let’s put some pressure on Google to release the API for Google Voice! Then I can start doing some really cool shit stuff…
UPDATE: Complain to Apple @ http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html
sean Uncategorized
Richard Chipman from Apple just called – he told me they’re removing GV Mobile from the App Store due to it duplicating features that the iPhone comes with (Dialer, SMS, etc). He didn’t actually specify which features, although I assume the whole app in general. He wouldn’t send a confirmation email either – too scared I would post it. I’ll see what I can do to get it back up there gang…
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