The Whole Apple AT&T Google Voice Fiasco

In this video, I give my thoughts on the latest drama with Apple, AT&T, and Google regarding the Google Voice apps. The FCC has determined that the removal of all Google Voice apps from the iTunes App Store required further investigation. AT&T responded and essentially threw Apple under the bus. The whole thing is a big mess. Watch the video for my thoughts.

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[InsideLosAngeles]

It was Apple's first entry into the phone market. It's better to make a smaller loss if their product had failed. But since it didn't and their contract with AT&T is soon to be over, expect the Iphone to have multiple carriers soon.

[artificialidiocy]

I still can't figure out what the hell Apple gets out of having these exclusive contracts with AT & T...

-kwonstein

[jeffreytoddwells]

Right ,not the full truth is a ''lie''

[rmstudio]

@hispeedpony We already pay for the networks for our data usage and DSL etc.. ATT always wants a 2nd bite at the apple or wants to double dip or double charge its customers... If I pay for DSL via Ma bell I sure and the hell better be able to use skype and google voice if I like..

[rmstudio]

Its the "Miller" beer guy... "No boozwah beer here"

[hispeedpony]

dude.....its all about the money, using google voice is just a way to get around the normal billing system, if you use someones network, you have to pay. the network doesnt maintain and expand itself. telco equipment cost money, the people who make this happen get paid..., you cant get something for nothing

[Supralobe]

GV Mobile is a nice iphone app, if you have a jailbroken phone.

[Props2u]

Check the Washington Post article today. I guess apple and google sent letters to the FCC about this voice app and they totally dont match up lol. So google says they might post a screenshot of the real rejection for the FCC and world to see.

I really dont care whos right or who wins. I just love seeing huge businesses act like immature children. Like WMG music on youtube. The FCC should say, "grow up you bunch of overpaid, underworked morons". lol.

[phildo]

i think the grounds for dismissal were nit picky. I have the google voice app for the g1. It changes nothing as far as the user interface. I just think its a great app.

[latinwizard2005]

Dude, go to hell, if you do not care do not listen to this shit, dumass

[CrackBabyOriginal]

To Be Honest : Who the fuck gives two shits if apple declined the google voice app, they are the maker of the damn phone they can do what they please, they could ban all apps, they could make every app $50 and what can do you ? Not a god damn thing except not buy there shit. I have nothing against either party but if apple wants to deny an app they have every right to even if there is not reason for it.