Well, it looks like Apple has finally begun to release 3rd-party Web Browsers in their App Store. Both MacRumors and Gizmodo published articles recently stating that browser alternatives like Edge Browser, Incognito, WebMate:Tabbed Browser, and Shaking Web were all just approved in the last day or so. While Apple has not officially commented on this, it appears as if there was a separate queue for these types of applications. Some of these applications have been waiting for approval since October 2008.
What does this mean for Mobicip? We're hopeful that they will move quickly at this point to reduce the backlog of applications in their queue. When we spoke to Apple yesterday, they said that we would hear something within a day or two. Maybe we'll be available by the end of the week. Let's keep our fingers crossed!
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10 comments postedBelow is the respose I received from Apple. It seems that customer support is aware of the Mobicip application.
Dear Ken,
Hello! My name is Ila and I would be more than happy to help you. I understand that you are wondering if we have an application that will help with parental controls on your daughters iPod Touch. I can certainly appreciate your concern.
At this point, Apple has some restrictions you can set on the iPod Touch, but we do not have an application for the iPod Touch which will allow more parental controls.
The application "Mobicip" is not yet available on the App Store. The application is currently under review by Apple. The developers should be hearing back from us shortly.
If you haven't already done so, you can register your email address on their website. They will be sending out a launch announcement the moment they get approved by Apple.
http://www.mobicip.com
For some additional information about the iPod Touch and parental controls, please view this article:
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/safety/a/109_intrnt_sfty.htm
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I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience, Ken. Have a great day!
Sincerely,
Ila
iTunes Store Customer Support
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Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist you. You may receive an AppleCare survey email; any feedback you provide will be greatly appreciated.
Looks like your efforts are bearing fruit. Thank you for contacting Apple and asking them for a better parental controls option. It is definitely encouraging that the iTunes support group is releasing information about our product; hopefully this translates into a speedier approval time.
We appreciate your help!
Regards,
The Mobicip Team
Thanks for sharing the link, Lee! You can also sign our petition that is located here. With enough support, we're hoping for a speedier resolution!
Hi Lee,
Thanks for sharing the reply from iTunes. It's nice to hear that we have some backers in Apple itself! Your efforts are much appreciated. If you don't mind, I will post this response in our blog as well so others can share view the response and provide comments if they wish.
Thanks again!
Gene