Wi-Fi Sync App Rejected by Apple
Not entirely surprisingly, Wi-Fi Sync has been rejected from the App Store. We profiled the app in April. Wi-Fi Sync enabled users to wirelessly sync their iPhones with their computers via a local Wi-Fi network. The developer had submitted it to Apple with hopes that they would approve it for sale through the iTunes App Store. As many suspected, Apple rejected the app. Engadget cites the explanation the developer received from Apple.
"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."
The developer is now distributing it outside the App Store on jailbroken phones for $9.99.
Most people seemed to expect that Wi-Fi would be rejected by Apple due to the unconventional nature of the app, but many were hoping to finally add wireless syncing as a feature to their iPhones.
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23 months ago
"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."
So it didn't break the rules but it was rejected anyway. Gotcha. Heaven forbid an app makes the phone more useful.
23 months ago
Wow Apple well done there. The biggest app that matters to me you don't allow.
I may just jailbrake my 3GS now for the sake of it :rolleyes:
I may just jailbrake my 3GS now for the sake of it :rolleyes:
23 months ago
The replies should focus on how this company is so horrible for going against Apple wishes and allowing this on jailbroken iPhones.
23 months ago
Wow...I'm a fanboy and I don't even care about Apple not allowing flash and all that stuff going on but this is an amazing app and that's facked up.
Just as soon as I thought I won't jailbreak because OS 4 allows for multi-tasking, I may have to jailbreak for this app and tethering.
Thanks Apple for keeping me physically tethered to my computer.
Hmmm wait a second...Wi-Fi Sync app + jailbroken tethering = Wi-Fi tethering. Sounds pretty awesome.
Just as soon as I thought I won't jailbreak because OS 4 allows for multi-tasking, I may have to jailbreak for this app and tethering.
Thanks Apple for keeping me physically tethered to my computer.
Hmmm wait a second...Wi-Fi Sync app + jailbroken tethering = Wi-Fi tethering. Sounds pretty awesome.
23 months ago
I bought it. Despite what everyone thought it actually did a sync just as fast as USB. Backing up went fast and moving apps over was equally as quick.
23 months ago
I bought it. Despite what everyone thought it actually did a sync just as fast as USB. Backing up went fast and moving apps over was equally as quick.
Worth it? Gah apple is getting meaner and meaner to us supporters.
23 months ago
boom, wireless syncing in OS 4?
Perhaps there is still SOMETHING secret left for Steve to reveal next month!
Perhaps there is still SOMETHING secret left for Steve to reveal next month!
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