Local developer BAK2u is now retooling its app, PhoneBAK for iPhone, after the app was rejected by Apple.
According to CEO Paddy Tan, the app got the thumbs down because PhoneBAK for iPhone sends out a hidden SMS alert when someone puts in an unauthorised SIM card in the iPhone.
BAK is now removing some features from the original app to conform to Apple's SDK restrictions. However, they are planning release this version as a freeware app rather than charge for it. Says Paddy: "It is not easy being a little start-up company, but we are realistic people who strongly believe customers should only pay for a worthy product."
It's a shame that Apple will not allow the secret SMS alert feature because that is precisely what makes this app useful.
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The iPhone SDK does not provide any capability for a software developer to detect a SIM card and details. Hence, no software can detect whether a different SIM card was inserted into the iPhone. So, no software currently can trigger anything by detecting a 'rogue' SIM card.
Apple's iPhone does not allow any application to run in the background and hence, no software can quietly detect an unauthorized SIM card when it is inserted. Only one application can run at 1 time on the iPhone.
Also, Apple does not normally give reasons for rejection of applications on the iPhone.
Gerard, thanks for this. I'll try to clarify things with BAK2u.
Hi Jimmy,
we have resubmitted a lite version of it to Apple. Let see how it goes :)
Hi Gerard, if you're tracking this story, I've posted an update here.
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