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JWZ ported XScreenSaver to iOS - keeps getting rejected by Apple

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Post by rwos » Wed, Aug 01, 2012, 9:23 AM UTC

JWZ ported XScreenSaver to iOS - keeps getting rejected by Apple
jwz.org

Re: JWZ ported XScreenSaver to iOS - keeps getting rejected by Apple

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Post by leviathan » Wed, Aug 01, 2012, 10:00 AM UTC

Their approval process has been so random and stubborn lately. I've been struggling with a submission for 2 months now where they keep rejecting the app cause they want me to change the text on a button.

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Post by neya » Wed, Aug 01, 2012, 10:09 AM UTC

I love the URL slug =)

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Post by zapu » Wed, Aug 01, 2012, 10:10 AM UTC

It is named ScreenSaver, when it clearly does not function as "screen saver" on iOS device. Apple is right.

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Post by sanxiyn » Wed, Aug 01, 2012, 10:13 AM UTC

This sounds like an argument that using the name Apple will confuse people because it is a famous fruit. What a stupid reason.

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Post by sanxiyn » Wed, Aug 01, 2012, 10:13 AM UTC

zapu wrote: post #4

It is named ScreenSaver, when it clearly does not function as "screen saver" on iOS device. Apple is right.

No, Apple is definitely wrong.

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Post by zapu » Wed, Aug 01, 2012, 10:15 AM UTC

sanxiyn wrote: post #6

zapu wrote: post #4

It is named ScreenSaver, when it clearly does not function as "screen saver" on iOS device. Apple is right.

No, Apple is definitely wrong.

"Wrong" how? Morally wrong? Against their rules?

They have clause about not misleading users and they are enforcing it.

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Post by sanxiyn » Wed, Aug 01, 2012, 10:20 AM UTC

zapu wrote: post #7

sanxiyn wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

No, Apple is definitely wrong.

"Wrong" how? Morally wrong? Against their rules? They have clause about not misleading users and they are enforcing it.

Wrong, as in unreasonable and irrational.

Re: JWZ ported XScreenSaver to iOS - keeps getting rejected by Apple

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Post by LinaLauneBaer » Wed, Aug 01, 2012, 10:22 AM UTC

zapu wrote: post #4

It is named ScreenSaver, when it clearly does not function as "screen saver" on iOS device. Apple is right.

How are they right? I really want to understand your point of view.

Do you mean they are not right because the app does not save a screen from anything? What if you are using your iPhone to project something on an plasma screen where a screen saver can save a screen from "burn ins".

I am really interested in your thoughts.

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Post by greenranger » Wed, Aug 01, 2012, 10:29 AM UTC

leviathan wrote: post #2

Their approval process has been so random and stubborn lately. I've been struggling with a submission for 2 months now where they keep rejecting the app cause they want me to change the text on a button.

That's pretty bizarre. Care to elaborate on that?