Google contradicts Apple, states Apple rejected Google Voice

The Google Voice story grows even murkier today as new details arise about its App Store rejection. When the FCC launched an inquiry into the presence of the Google Voice app on the App Store, Apple, AT&T and Google all provided formal response letters. Portions of Google's letter were kept confidential from the public. Today, after several requests, Google finally released their entire FCC letter to the public.
In it, Google states that Apple did in fact reject the Google Voice app for the iPhone, and that Phil Shiller met and talked to Alan Eustace at Google about the rejection. Google's letter contradicts what Apple has stated, that they never actually rejected the Google Voice app.
Today's news adds another element to the disappointment and confusion over the presence of Google Voice on the iPhone. Apple stated to Engadget that they did not reject Google Voice and that they continue to look into bringing it to the App Store. TUAW has contacted Apple for a further statement about the rejection details. We have not heard anything back yet.
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If Apple didn't reject Voice and Latitude then Apple should immediately put both in the App Store. Otherwise Apple is lying.
September 20 2009 at 5:44 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyGoogle Voice doesn't interfere as much with AT&T as everyone is saying. You still use your cellular minutes when you are using it. Although the text messages will be free. But there are many many apps that already do this. So while I am sure AT&T wasn't exactly thrilled about it, it falls more between Apple and Google.
September 18 2009 at 9:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThis was supposed to be a response to Howie Isaacks. Dumb comment reply system doesn't always reply!
September 18 2009 at 8:08 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIt's a virtual number you can give out instead of your real numbers, hiding your real numbers if you want. The fact that it offers call and contact screening is the biggest thing for me.
Although I use YouMail, but YM doesn't offer virtual numbers. I'm considering moving to GV since I got an invitation.
http://www.google.com/googlevoice/about.html
It's just a whole lot of lying and ass-covering through creative legalese on both Apple and AT&T's part.
They know damned well they pulled the app because it competed directly with AT&T's biggest moneymaker - their cellular service, AT&T complained to Apple, and Apple threw a dart at their long list of random excuses for pulling an app.
I wouldn't be too surprised to see GVoice reappear in an effort to save face if the FCC starts looking too deep.
What is supposed to be so great about Google voice? I ask that just to get an understanding of why people keep whining about this. The lack of Google voice has not in any way negatively impacted my use of my iPhone. It doesn't seem to be the big deal everyone thinks that it is.
September 18 2009 at 5:56 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyGoogle Voice is a lot of things,and there are a few things it is not. For those with a use for it, it is wonderful, truly wonderful. For the rest, rather ho-hum.
What Google Voice is NOT is VoIP: It uses your normal cell connection to make calls, but always incoming calls. AT&T might not like this because they would lose any long-distance fees for calling other countries, or states for those without an unlimited long distance clause in their AT&T plan.
What Google Voice provides
* It's own voicemail, with custom messages depending on who's calling, along with transcripts of voicemails e-mailed to you.
* It (optionally) screens calls, asking the caller to say their name. GV then calls you and asks you if you want to talk to them, send them to voice mail, block their number, or send them to voicemail and listen in as they leave the message.
* It allows you to SWITCH PHONES mid-call, without the other person knowing or even breaking the conversation. If you hit [*] on your phone while talking, GV will ring all phones associated to your account. Simply pick a different one up, and hang up the phone you are using. Since I get really bad cell reception at home, this feature is WONDERFUL, since I can transition to my house phone at home, or back to the cell if I'm headed out.
* Allows free text messaging. Can be viewed, sent, replied to online or from any registered phone.
* Can set up unlimited online VoIP "call-me" widgets, with custom settings for each. This way someone online can use VoIP to cal your Google Voice number, and your phone rings. Still uses your minutes, but very cool if you have a friend overseas or something.
* There are a bunch more features, but I think that's the big ones. More details, are, I'm sure, available on the Google Voice website.
The app is in rejection beta. Google should understand this.
September 18 2009 at 5:29 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyYou sir, are a genius.
September 18 2009 at 11:23 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply"Apple believed the application duplicated the core dialer functionality of the iPhone"
Hmm... Apple approved the Rotary Dialer app. I believe that does replace the core dialer function of the phone. I don't think the Google Voice app replaces anything dialer related, does it?
A quick search reveals that there's tons of dialer apps in the App Store.
Something sounds fishy to me.
Well.. duh! This all boils down to the Silicon Valley adage that 'sales lies' and that Apple is a sales & marketing -heavy organization.
The fact of the matter is that Schiller is mis-managing the crAppStore, and his policies need to change. You can read my other comments about Apple & the crAppStore here:
http://mindtaker.blogspot.com/2009/09/wired-microsoft-sets-up-zune-hd-for.html
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