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1. August 2009 | 17:41

FCC Probing Apple, AT&T Rejection of Google Voice

suraj.sun writes with an update to the news from a few days ago about Apple pulling Google Voice apps for the iPhone. Their actions have raised the interest of the FCC, which is now beginning an investigation into the matter. “In a letter sent to Apple, the FCC asked the company why it turned down Google Voice for the iPhone and pulled several other Google Voice-related programs from the … (News Source: Slashdot - 12:29:33)

Why The FCC Wants To Smash Open The iPhone

Right about now, Apple probably wishes it had never rejected Google Voice and related apps from the iPhone. Or maybe it was AT&T who rejected the apps. Nobody really knows. But the FCC launched an investigation last night to find out, sending letters to all three companies (Apple, AT&T, and Google) asking them to explain exactly what happened. On its face, it might seem odd to some people that … (News Source: TechCrunch - 14:35:50)

News: FCC Launches Inquiry Into Apple’s Rejection of Google Voice on iPhone

The FCC has launched an inquiry into why Apple rejected Google Voice for the iPhone platform. The Wall Street Journal reported late on Friday that the federal agency has sent letters to Apple, Google, and AT&T asking why Google’s own Google Voice app was rejected, and why third party Google Voice apps were pulled earlier this week. (News Source: The Mac Observer - 08:51:38)

Hallelujah! FCC Investigating Apple For Google Voice App Rejection [IPhone]

YES. The FCC is now looking into Apple’s chickenshit shenanigans with Google Voice, asking whether AT&T was involved, why it was rejected and what the hell’s going on with this Google Voice thing. … (News Source: Gizmodo - 01:55:25)

FCC Demands Data on Blocked Google Voice Apps

In the wake of Apple blocking several Google Voice-related apps from the iPhone, the FCC on Friday penned letters to Apple, AT&T, and Google requesting detailed information about the incident and the companies’ roles in approving apps. (News Source: PC Magazine - 02:30:13)

FCC Investigates App Store Policies, Google Voice Rejection

Apple’s rejection of the Google Voice iPhone application and the removal of 3rd party clients proved to be the last straw, and now the Federal Communications Commission is involved. The FCC has begun an investigation into the matter. “The Federal Communications Commission has a mission to foster a competitive wireless marketplace, protect and empower consumers, and promote innovation and … (News Source: OSNews - 11:17:34)

FCC probes Apple’s rejection of Google Voice for iPhone

Computerworld - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) late Friday launched an investigation into Apple’s rejection of Google Voice for the iPhone, and the removal of similar software from the App Store. (News Source: Computerworld - 01:26:30)

FCC probes Apple’s rejection of Google Voice for iPhone

Signaling heightened scrutiny of the wireless industry, the Federal Communications Commission said Friday it was investigating why Apple rejected the Google Voice application for the iPhone. More Google | Track Google stock (News Source: San Jose Mercury News - 02:51:20)