Apple has reported to the FCC that Apple rejected Google Voice and Google Latitude applications that it submitted to the iTunes App Store. On the other hand, Apple stated it hadn’t rejected them, but was still evaluating them.
Google has alleged that the rejection of its apps was ordered by Phil Schiller, Apple’s SVP of marketing. Google originally requested its letter to the FCC be kept confidential. However, Google dropped this request citing Freedom of Information Act requests by several individuals to the FCC.
Google asked the FCC to keep confidential the admission that it was Phil Schiller who rejected the apps. In addition, it also asked the reason for rejection i.e. Google Voice duplicates core dialer functionality of the iPhone to be kept confidential.
Apple, on the other hand, still maintains that it hasn’t rejected Google’s apps. However, Apple stated that Google apps are affecting “the iPhone’s distinctive user experience.”
Whatever be the case, it can be said with some confidence that Apple will soon accept Google apps. An investigation into the issue will reveal that all Apple’s allegations to be false. And so, Apple will have no choice but to buckle under the pressure.