News July 31, 2009

FCC looking at Apple and the decision to pull Google Voice

Gear Diary FCC looking at Apple and the decision to pull Google Voice photo

Maybe just maybe the government does get some things right after all. The FCC announced today that they are launching an inquiry into AT&T and Apple over the rejection of Google Inc’s voice application for the iPhone. Apparently this request is part of a broader inquiry by the FCC into exclusive deals between cell phone carriers and handset manufacturers. Part of this request for information is also expected to cover why Apple and possibly AT&T had related third party Google Voice applications pulled from the store as well. Could Google Voice be the crack that starts the mighty iPhone dynasty tumbling?

WSJ

Tags: Apple iPhone, AT&T, Google Voice, Mobile Phones

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Wayne is a diehard Blackberry user and consultant specializing in Sage MAS90 Accounting Software. He lives in Glastonbury CT with his two children. When not helping them with their homework or pushing the latest school fundraiser off on his co-workers, he is active hiking, Scuba Diving and investigating all manner of technology.