http://demianturner.com iPhone and other tech interests Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:00:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://demianturner.com/2010/07/bookmarks-for-june-23rd-through-july-4th/ http://demianturner.com/2010/07/bookmarks-for-june-23rd-through-july-4th/#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:03:23 +0000 demianturner http://demianturner.com/?p=384 Recommended reading

• Ten One Designer’s Blog – This will open up some really interesting possibilities for the iPad
• Communities Dominate Brands: Full Analysis of iPhone Economics – it is bad news. And then it gets worse – A brave look at the real economics behind the AppStore

]]> http://demianturner.com/2010/07/bookmarks-for-june-23rd-through-july-4th/feed/ 0 http://demianturner.com/2009/08/iphone-devs-how-to-avoid-rejection-by-apple/ http://demianturner.com/2009/08/iphone-devs-how-to-avoid-rejection-by-apple/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:37:10 +0000 demianturner http://demianturner.com/?p=184 Here are some very handy guidelines for avoiding rejection in the Appstore:

• Must have more than “minimal user functionality”
• Cannot transfer excessive data volumes over cellular network
• Cannot simulate failures or errors
• Cannot use PhoneGap
• Cannot duplicate the functionality of a built-in app
• Cannot collect personal data without permission
• Must notify the user on internet connection failures
• Cannot facilitate a checkout, transaction, or purchase
• Unfiltered internet access must be rated 17+
• Avoid public figures, celebrities, and Apple
• Free/Lite version can’t up-sell (tricky)
• Cannot go anywhere near Apple’s trademarks
• Cannot mention prices in Description or app
• No contests, giveaways, or charity donations

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