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Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

SoccerVirtualCup — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:36:34 -0000

Hope it's taking less than 14 days as last time I saw on some blog, Just uploaded my first application www.soccervirtualcup.com

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

Suzi Bentley — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:42:11 -0000

My recent app store experience, for iFeast: Thanksgiving (http://bit.ly/1KL0a0) was surprisingly painless -- I knew when it went from submission to waiting to review, to review and, after a simple email, was approved in less than a week. Perhaps I'm an exception to the rule?

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

Adam McLane — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:47:38 -0000

The only improvement I want to see (as an app developer) is for the approval process to be quicker. 6 months ago you would submit and hear back exactly 7 days later at the end of business. Now... it could be 14 days or 30 days. But clearly, there are some more high powered app developers that are getting stuff done faster and able to time releases. That's giving a competitive advantage and I'd like to see small/independent app developers be given the same opportunities on the app store as everyone else.

So, that's the only improvement I want to see. A faster system.

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

awaiting approval — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:28:13 -0000

This VASTLY fixes the approval process (sarcasm), now can you please approve my app that's pending for past 4 weeks.

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

johnlu — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:19:02 -0000

This is a tiny step forward toward improving the byzantine process of App development for the iPhone. Hopefully with Droid gaining popularity, more creative and development energy will be focused on the Android platform.

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

Johnny — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:43:21 -0000

It's about time they started fixing it.

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

natron — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:55 -0000

I do agree this is a step in the right direction, but as a developer who submits apps to the App Store about once every two weeks or more they still have a long way to go. The new system that allows you to track the status of your application as it moves through the review process is really not all that great. For example I have two apps that were submitted back in early October that have still yet to be reviewed. The status has changed once for both apps. They started as "Waiting for Review" and moved to "In Review" last week on the 5th. Since then there has been no movement. So apparently they have been "In Review" for the past 6 days without any feedback. Seems like a long time to review 2 fairly simple apps in my humble opinion.

Again, it's good to see them making some changes in the review process, but they are still quite far from where they really need to be.

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

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Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

Ben Gillam — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:16:07 -0000

What apple need to do is allow the community to decide what goes through, fine check for bugs but then we might end up with less "fart app" type apps and more useful apps.

until apple stop crap like rejecting a program because there is a picture of an iphone, i mean ffs, its on an iphone and its there to demonstrate use of app, its not like they are putting the iphone pic there to make more profit lol

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

Diaan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:38:46 -0000

Not impressed. These few crumbs don't mean much.

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

Lily Grozeva — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:33:42 -0000

That's reasonable. I don't know what took Apple so long to start thinking in this direction.

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

Dan Kraft — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:51:44 -0000

has it really only been a year that the app store has been open? i thought it was closer to two.

apple's strict policies is understandable. if you've used most of the cydia garbage, you'd understand why they are so strict. however, their treatment of the developers, approval times, and double standards are inexcusable.

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

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Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

Doug — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:03:25 -0000

Umm... bullcrap... because at the same time they took away our ability to have updates seen on the release date list, killing the "indy" developer chances of being seen.

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

pxlated — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:57:31 -0000

Wrong - If you read, Apple instituted this days ago. - Joe wouldn't be happy no matter what Apple did/does so it doesn't matter. Funny, Joe bitches about "closed" Apple and he works for "closed" Facebook

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

pxlated — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:50:14 -0000

Sorry but didn't you read - This was instituted days ago. Joe Hewitt announced/quit today but Joe wouldn't be satisfied no matter what Apple does, he's habitually whined.

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

Network Support — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:45:03 -0000

The approval process could still be easier, but its their store.

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

eebeeno — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:16:56 -0000

Its about time. Surely they realize that apps they deny end up in Cydia and other repositories for jail broken Iphones. Get over it Apple! Stop being so full of yourself.

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Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

Cables — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:11:22 -0000

The trouble with all of this is that the App Store has rules that block some of these games. Such as an app that starts off as free must always be free, version updates must be free, etc. I believe there might even be a rule against changing from full buy to the sort of ‘buy it by the level’ idea.

however, I do agree that folks need to shut up the whining. Some folks out there aren’t rich and can’t afford to make brilliant 10 star apps all day long and make them free. Perhaps if some of these whiners actually tried to make an app they would appreciate the time and effort it takes.

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

Chris — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:09:20 -0000

I wrote a followup to this story on my blog. Let me know if you have any other suggestions.

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Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

Amoeba Stunts — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:01:11 -0000

so what is being fixed?

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

Anees Younis — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:19:48 -0000

It's not a groundbreaking development but it is fundamentally a step in the right direction for Apple's App Store Approval Process!

Re: Apple Begins Fixing the iPhone App Store Approval Process

aaldkfj — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:02:10 -0000

this happened because today the developer for facebook for iphone quit the app team....when u lose a talented player joe hewitt and watch him denounce u, thats when apple decides its time to change? wow apple! u r lameeeee!