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Re: The Apple Reaper

#11

Post by eridius »

There's an app review board. I'm not sure of the exact procedure for getting in contact with them, but it's basically the procedure for appealing a rejection like this. I think there's an email address somewhere in the developer portal.

Edit: This trend of running straight to social news sites (e.g. HN) whenever something goes wrong is very strange. There are processes in place for dealing with this problem, processes that thousands of people have used in the past. Why would you go complaining publicly before even attempting to resolve it using the normal methods?

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#12

Post by mmackh »

billycoover wrote: post #5
khangtoh wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I was going to say the same but not resubmit to the same application. Instead create a new application and submit.

Why would I create a new application?

If you resubmit through creating a new app, it goes to a different reviewer. Be sure to change the name of your old app before you delete it, so you can still use the app name under the same account. Sometimes the new reviewers are more understanding/ might not see a problem with apps that have been rejected before.

E.g. my HN iphone app was rejected 2-3 times for "webviews stuff" or whatever. Once I resubmitted, it had been approved the first time, plus it's been received well by users.

Re: The Apple Reaper

#13

Post by khangtoh »

billycoover wrote: post #5
khangtoh wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I was going to say the same but not resubmit to the same application. Instead create a new application and submit.

Why would I create a new application?

I thought it was a brand new app, but since it's an update. You can try to resubmit the same binary and hopefully that will trigger a different reviewer.

Re: The Apple Reaper

#14

Post by billycoover »

khangtoh wrote: post #13
billycoover wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Why would I create a new application?

I thought it was a brand new app, but since it's an update. You can try to resubmit the same binary and hopefully that will trigger a different reviewer.

The iPhone version is a brand new app. The iPad versions were updates that they approved. He said they will be taking them down.

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Post by billycoover »

eridius wrote: post #11

There's an app review board. I'm not sure of the exact procedure for getting in contact with them, but it's basically the procedure for appealing a rejection like this. I think there's an email address somewhere in the developer portal. Edit: This trend of running straight to social news sites (e.g. HN) whenever something goes wrong is very strange. There are processes in place for dealing with this problem, processe…

"before even attempting to resolve it using the normal methods" - I know I left it wide-open for assumptions like this. I'll update the post with what has transpired since my conversation with him.

Re: The Apple Reaper

#16

Post by azcoastal »

michaelvillar wrote: post #6

What's the feature exactly? :) (Never heard of the multiplatform thing before.. seems like bullshit)

The feature is that it allows you take payments from anyone by having them enter their CC, and deposit the funds as directed by your Stripe acct. Clearly not in-app purchases. The functionality is similar to Square, without the swipe.

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#18

Post by alexholehouse »

batista wrote: post #10

"Apple: “If your app is cross-platform, then 11.2 does not apply and this problem goes away" Me: "Really, so if I build an Android version and launch it, I’m good?" Apple: "Yes” Is the above right? Doesn't seem to hold. If it is so, why does the Kindle app still seem to obey the 11.2, despite being cross-platform?

Agreed this makes no sense? If this is correct, does this not represent a [significant] financial incentive from Apple to not have an iOS only app?

Re: The Apple Reaper

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Post by hnriot »

I hope Apple are reading this, possibly some of their trillions of cash dollars would be spent on hiring people that have heard of paypal or square. If they are in a decision making position, they should be equipped with the necessary skills to perform their job. This is inexcusable of a company that is so wrapped up in its mystique and brand image.
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