Google Calls Apple a Liar; Apple Responds

6:20 PM - September 18, 2009 - By Kevin Parrish - Source : Tom's Guide US

It's a cat fight between Apple and Google. Meowr!

Google and Apple went head to head earlier today, with the former company accusing the latter company of lying (generally speaking). Both companies were required to send letters to the Federal Communications Commission last month after Apple pulled the Google Voice app and all other apps using VoIP from its App Store. Apple claimed that it had not rejected Google's application, however suddenly it was no longer accepted. Suspicious, the FCC decided to get involved and requested queries from both companies and AT&T as well.

Google's original letter appeared publically, however many portions were omitted, concealing specific details and exchanges between Google and Apple. Now Google has re-released the document via the FCC, disclosing the full exchange after numerous requests based on the Freedom of Information Act; the posting is also in response to Apple publishing its own letter to the FCC here.

The document alleges that Apple ultimately lied about the application rejection, that senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing Phil Schiller personally told Google that the application was rejected. Naturally, Apple denies that claim. "We do not agree with all of the statements made by Google in their FCC letter," said an Apple representative. "Apple has not rejected the Google Voice application and we continue to discuss it with Google.”

AT&T said it had no part in the Google and Apple exchange, clarifying that Apple has complete control over the App Store.

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kyeana 09/19/2009 12:41 PM

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if it's between google and apple i would be more inclined to trust google any day of the week

warezme 09/19/2009 12:57 PM

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Apple LIE! now way!!!, they are so honest, forthright and open!!..., just look at their I'm a Mac and I'm a PC advertisements..., they are so pure and honest how could you doubt them????

falchard 09/19/2009 1:12 AM

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me too, When Apple is still claiming #1 for things ASUS is #1 in. I question their validity.

ElectroGoofy 09/19/2009 1:13 AM

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And the truth comes out.... Apple tells lies!

Could never have told from their Apple vs. PC commercials.... :sarcastic:

leafblower29 09/19/2009 1:23 AM

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Google ftw.

ethanolson 09/19/2009 1:32 AM

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wait a second... almighty dictators tell lies?

tacoslave 09/19/2009 1:53 AM

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google is stupid dont they know that apple can send a terrorist with 10 ipods (like 50 pounds of c4 ) in his rectum to destroy them. that barbecue incident was no accident.

supertrek32 09/19/2009 1:54 AM

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Apple? Hide something? NEVER!

Now where's my iGrena... er... Touch.

tester24 09/19/2009 1:55 AM

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Of course Apple would not sell Google voice, why sell a competing product on your platform when you can make your own proprietary POS and call it innovative.

zzz_b 09/19/2009 2:07 AM

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Well... Apple wants to control their sandbox. They can have it and keep it! I never owned or will ever buy absolutely any of their products because of this reason. Linux is the way even with the limitations that come with it.

crisisavatar 09/19/2009 2:10 AM

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Google so far been good guys they can go all monopoly any day, on the other hand Apple is not even starting and look at their practices ...

naterandrews 09/19/2009 3:11 AM

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It comes down to this simple fact- AT&T claims to have had no "direct" effect of the approval of specific apps on the app store. However, Apple's contract with AT&T, in a manner of speaking, forces Apple to personally squash problematic app submissions without AT&T having to act.

So, yes, AT&T haters- they are still putting the screws to Apple, just indirectly.

Maxor127 09/19/2009 4:00 AM

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megamanx00 09/19/2009 4:51 AM

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You're a liar

No You are.

yang 09/19/2009 5:05 AM

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I don't like the way apple is running their business. If companies like microsoft are doing what they are doing, the world would be up in arms about it in a matter of hours.

sceen311 09/19/2009 5:22 AM

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otacon72 09/19/2009 5:51 AM

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megamanx00 :
You're a liarNo You are.

...what's sad is it's true.

Blessedman 09/19/2009 6:42 AM

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Anonymous 09/19/2009 7:12 AM

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Anonymous 09/19/2009 8:09 AM

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Apple lies, pure and simple. Want an example? Look at OS-X. It's a flavor of Linux that you have to pay for. Don't belive me? Compare the two. APPLE LIES!!!

Anonymous 09/19/2009 11:32 AM

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I love cat fights!!

Andraxxus 09/19/2009 12:38 PM

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The Apple(cake) is a lie.

johnny_5 09/19/2009 12:51 PM

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I like how AT&T's statement is pretty much a 'leave me outta this, it wasn't me' (points finger in Apple's direction)

cookoy 09/19/2009 12:57 PM

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wake up call for all developers on apple products -
Apple is judge, jury and executioner. You have
to abide by its rules, no matter how one-sided.
Get it?

o0RaidR0o 09/19/2009 6:42 PM

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o0RaidR0o 09/19/2009 6:43 PM

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