Comment by GVRV
4 years ago
I don't understand why people are trying to guess the reason why Apple is doing this. I'm not a fan of this concept, but I wouldn't label it as malware to be used by abusive spouses and parents.
If you read the FAQs on the website, it clearly states:
Can I hide the Truple notification icon?
No. Truple is voluntary use software, and is not intended (or allowed) to be used as spyware. All of our applications require a persistent notification.
And if Apple thinks this is malware or might be a legal liability, why can't it be transparent in its communication with the developer?
If you read the thread we're commenting on, you'll see that the author removed a conspicuous warning indicator that screen recording was enabled, because their competitors didn't seem to be required to provide one. We don't know who those competitors are, but we do know that the author deliberately made this surveillance app stealthier because they believed they'd get away with it.
My point is that if this is a violation and if the OP is correct that competitors are not following this rule, shouldn't Apple be transparent in its communication with OP? Why drag it out over years with cryptic responses?
Spoiler Alert: Because Apple (and Google) can get away with it.
I removed a red dot that didn't belong on my logo and wasn't being required by Apple with any other apps.
For everyone else reading, here's the subthread:
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29570450
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