Comments on: Who Exactly Is In Charge Of The App Store? Anyone? http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:27:02 -0800 hourly 1 By: Mashed Potatoes Are Illegal Carry-on Items | Headingabroad http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-3118449 Mashed Potatoes Are Illegal Carry-on Items | Headingabroad Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:26:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-3118449 [...] between a solid and a liquid has always been a slightly slippery slope. Not as slippery as the AppStore approval system, but still the TSA aren’t really doing a fantastic job. XKCD puts it rather well in regard to [...] [...] between a solid and a liquid has always been a slightly slippery slope. Not as slippery as the AppStore approval system, but still the TSA aren’t really doing a fantastic job. XKCD puts it rather well in regard to [...]

]]> By: Facebook App Developer To Apple: Tear Down This App Store Wall | Spin Valley Post http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2946163 Facebook App Developer To Apple: Tear Down This App Store Wall | Spin Valley Post Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:31:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2946163 [...] bolstered it recently, but if it continues to grow at its crazy rate, we’re going to see the same issues pop up again and again. Apple would have to keep hiring more and more people to review these apps. [...] [...] bolstered it recently, but if it continues to grow at its crazy rate, we’re going to see the same issues pop up again and again. Apple would have to keep hiring more and more people to review these apps. [...]

]]> By: tbsnetworks - TweetPhoto iPhone App Rejected Because Logo Resembles Polaroid Shot http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2944688 tbsnetworks - TweetPhoto iPhone App Rejected Because Logo Resembles Polaroid Shot Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:12:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2944688 [...] to block TweetPhoto’s iPhone app but not Polarize. Another testament to the company’s blatantly inconsistent policies, so here’s to hoping Phil Schiller manages to fix things over [...] [...] to block TweetPhoto’s iPhone app but not Polarize. Another testament to the company’s blatantly inconsistent policies, so here’s to hoping Phil Schiller manages to fix things over [...]

]]> By: The Case Against Apple Is Just As Much A Case For Apple : The New Dork Times http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2914257 The Case Against Apple Is Just As Much A Case For Apple : The New Dork Times Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:20:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2914257 [...] the team has expanded quite a bit since then, but it still very much seems like they have no comprehensive strategy when it comes to app approvals and rejections. Many seem arbitrary, and at the whim of the [...] [...] the team has expanded quite a bit since then, but it still very much seems like they have no comprehensive strategy when it comes to app approvals and rejections. Many seem arbitrary, and at the whim of the [...]

]]> By: The Case Against Apple Is Just As Much A Case For Apple | The IT Chronicle http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2913431 The Case Against Apple Is Just As Much A Case For Apple | The IT Chronicle Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:55:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2913431 [...] the team has expanded quite a bit since then, but it still very much seems like they have no comprehensive strategy when it comes to app approvals and rejections. Many seem arbitrary, and at the whim of the [...] [...] the team has expanded quite a bit since then, but it still very much seems like they have no comprehensive strategy when it comes to app approvals and rejections. Many seem arbitrary, and at the whim of the [...]

]]> By: The Case Against Apple Is Just As Much A Case For Apple http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2912703 The Case Against Apple Is Just As Much A Case For Apple Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:36:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2912703 [...] the team has expanded quite a bit since then, but it still very much seems like they have no comprehensive strategy when it comes to app approvals and rejections. Many seem arbitrary, and at the whim of the [...] [...] the team has expanded quite a bit since then, but it still very much seems like they have no comprehensive strategy when it comes to app approvals and rejections. Many seem arbitrary, and at the whim of the [...]

]]> By: The Case Against Apple Is Just As Much A Case For Apple | Design Website Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2912648 The Case Against Apple Is Just As Much A Case For Apple | Design Website Blog Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:01:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2912648 [...] the team has expanded quite a bit since then, but it still very much seems like they have no comprehensive strategy when it comes to app approvals and rejections. Many seem arbitrary, and at the whim of the [...] [...] the team has expanded quite a bit since then, but it still very much seems like they have no comprehensive strategy when it comes to app approvals and rejections. Many seem arbitrary, and at the whim of the [...]

]]> By: The Case Against Apple Is Just As Much A Case For Apple | Family Learning Center http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2912541 The Case Against Apple Is Just As Much A Case For Apple | Family Learning Center Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:16:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2912541 [...] the team has expanded quite a bit since then, but it still very much seems like they have no comprehensive strategy when it comes to app approvals and rejections. Many seem arbitrary, and at the whim of the [...] [...] the team has expanded quite a bit since then, but it still very much seems like they have no comprehensive strategy when it comes to app approvals and rejections. Many seem arbitrary, and at the whim of the [...]

]]> By: tech: The Case Against Apple Is Just As Much A Case For Apple | tech3bite http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2912255 tech: The Case Against Apple Is Just As Much A Case For Apple | tech3bite Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:29:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2912255 [...] the team has expanded quite a bit since then, but it still very much seems like they have no comprehensive strategy when it comes to app approvals and rejections. Many seem arbitrary, and at the whim of the [...] [...] the team has expanded quite a bit since then, but it still very much seems like they have no comprehensive strategy when it comes to app approvals and rejections. Many seem arbitrary, and at the whim of the [...]

]]> By: Jason David http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2890141 Jason David Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:37:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2890141 How can "GOOD IN BED" be a app thats approved.... Its also kinda sexual even though there are no bikini models.... If apps like iSutra gets rejected these apps sud also not be allowed in store.... http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=313821394&mt=8 How can “GOOD IN BED” be a app thats approved…. Its also kinda sexual even though there are no bikini models…. If apps like iSutra gets rejected these apps sud also not be allowed in store….

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]]> By: Apple Approves iPhone App That “Promotes School Shootings” | Funny Video Forex Gadget Hi-tech http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2868598 Apple Approves iPhone App That “Promotes School Shootings” | Funny Video Forex Gadget Hi-tech Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:29:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2868598 [...] you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.Our beefs with Apple’s inconsistent behavior when it comes to approving or rejecting applications for the iPhone / iPod Touch platform has been [...] [...] you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.Our beefs with Apple’s inconsistent behavior when it comes to approving or rejecting applications for the iPhone / iPod Touch platform has been [...]

]]> By: Apple Approves iPhone App That “Promotes School Shootings” http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2867343 Apple Approves iPhone App That “Promotes School Shootings” Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:05:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2867343 [...] beefs with Apple’s inconsistent behavior when it comes to approving or rejecting applications for the iPhone / iPod Touch platform has been [...] [...] beefs with Apple’s inconsistent behavior when it comes to approving or rejecting applications for the iPhone / iPod Touch platform has been [...]

]]> By: Push GMail on iPhone? : NASHP.COM http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2841623 Push GMail on iPhone? : NASHP.COM Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:24:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2841623 [...] Terms of Service,” we’re told. Ahh, but it’s Apple, they’ve done quite a few things that don’t make sense when it comes to approving/rejecting apps. And they have a history of being picky when it comes to [...] [...] Terms of Service,” we’re told. Ahh, but it’s Apple, they’ve done quite a few things that don’t make sense when it comes to approving/rejecting apps. And they have a history of being picky when it comes to [...]

]]> By: Push Gmail Comes To The iPhone — Through An App (If It’s Accepted) | Spin Valley Post http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2840364 Push Gmail Comes To The iPhone — Through An App (If It’s Accepted) | Spin Valley Post Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:26:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2840364 [...] we’re told. Ahh, but it’s Apple, they’ve done quite a few things that don’t make sense when it comes to approving/rejecting apps. And they have a history of being picky when it comes to [...] [...] we’re told. Ahh, but it’s Apple, they’ve done quite a few things that don’t make sense when it comes to approving/rejecting apps. And they have a history of being picky when it comes to [...]

]]> By: Want The Obama “Hope” Artwork On Your iPhone? Nope, Says Apple. http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2835583 Want The Obama “Hope” Artwork On Your iPhone? Nope, Says Apple. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:49:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2835583 [...] Apple badly needs to straighten out its policies and get a team in place that doesn’t make dozens of silly mistakes with regards to app approvals and denials. The system continues to be broken. [...] [...] Apple badly needs to straighten out its policies and get a team in place that doesn’t make dozens of silly mistakes with regards to app approvals and denials. The system continues to be broken. [...]

]]> By: Get your News » Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2830914 Get your News » Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:06:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2830914 [...] been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...] [...] been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...]

]]> By: Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. « Programming and more http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2829457 Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. « Programming and more Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:00:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2829457 [...] been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...] [...] been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...]

]]> By: Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. tip: They Don’t. | Cellphone Ultra http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2828558 Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. tip: They Don’t. | Cellphone Ultra Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:19:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2828558 [...] 29, 2009 ·Filed Under Technology News We’ve been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...] [...] 29, 2009 ·Filed Under Technology News We’ve been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...]

]]> By: Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. | Stoth http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2828367 Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. | Stoth Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:48:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2828367 [...] been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...] [...] been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...]

]]> By: Techeroid » Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2828345 Techeroid » Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:42:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2828345 [...] How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. June 29th, 2009 We’ve been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...] [...] How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. June 29th, 2009 We’ve been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...]

]]> By: Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. | ScooperNews.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2828288 Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. | ScooperNews.com Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:15:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2828288 [...] been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...] [...] been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...]

]]> By: Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2828228 Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:47:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2828228 [...] been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...] [...] been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...]

]]> By: Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2828227 Here’s How iPhone App Store Ratings Work. Hint: They Don’t. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:47:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2828227 [...] been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...] [...] been a bit baffled by the system Apple has in place when it comes to ratings for applications in the App Store. Is it [...]

]]> By: Peter Payne http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2826216 Peter Payne Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:51:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2826216 So, I'm one of the leading developers of Japanese "dating-sim" games, porting Japanese games to English (jlist.com is our website). I'd *love* to be able to consider even making a non-adult version of one of my games on the iPhone, but Apple's schizophrenia on the subject has me not wanting to bother. What a shame that they can't make up their mind. So, I’m one of the leading developers of Japanese “dating-sim” games, porting Japanese games to English (jlist.com is our website). I’d *love* to be able to consider even making a non-adult version of one of my games on the iPhone, but Apple’s schizophrenia on the subject has me not wanting to bother. What a shame that they can’t make up their mind.

]]> By: Partners in Grime http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/25/who-exactly-is-in-charge-of-the-app-store-anyone/comment-page-2/#comment-2826161 Partners in Grime Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:24:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=77002#comment-2826161 Wouldn't Palm be the likeliest choice for porn apps? Wouldn’t Palm be the likeliest choice for porn apps?

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