Sometimes, however, apps are removed if they boast features that mimic or are too similar to the core functionality of iOS. It is often due to an icon or name that is too close to one of Apple’s own apps. We have seen Apple both reject and remove apps for many reasons in the past. Apple presently only allows designated products to act in this capacity - such as the Apple TV and (often expensive) AirPlay-enabled third-party hardware The feature in question permits any iOS device running the app to play back audio beamed from a variety of sources using Apple’s AirPlay wireless streaming protocol. Apple said it is against Review Guideline 2.5: Apps that use non-public APIs will be rejected.
Update May 25: Following yesterday’s story, The Verge reported today that Apple has confirmed it removed the Airfoil Speakers Touch app after its recent 3.0 update introduced the ability to stream over AirPlay from other iOS devices.
Here is Kevin’s full email addressed to Cook followed by Schiller’s response: 9to5Mac independently confirmed the emails are authentic. The app was earlier this week allowed back into the App Store without the iOS-to-iOS streaming feature, but today we get word from Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller who explained in an email the reason behind removing the app.Īn email to Apple’s CEO Tim Cook from concerned consumer Kevin Starbird regarding the app’s removal was met with a direct email response from Schiller. It currently only allows Apple TV and certain third-parties such as speaker manufacturers to access the AirPlay streaming protocol. The full response is below.įollowing Apple’s decision to pull Rogue Amoeba’s Airfoil Speakers Touch app for a feature allowing iOS devices to stream to one another over AirPlay, Apple explained the app was removed for the feature’s use of non-public APIs. Update: Rogue Amoeba replied to Phil Schiller’s email in a response published on its website. For comparison, on Macs there's a program called AirFoil That lets you control AirPlay more centrally, and from any app at all rather than just the ones.Ĭheck out Airfoil and the Airfoil Satellite companion app. Have you looked on the App Store to see if there are any apps that offer some type of superseding control over media playback? I'm not aware of any just because I've never needed one or looked, but there very well could be. How do I stop TikTok from using AirPlay when playing music from Spotify? It’s pretty convoluted but if you have a Mac you may be able to use Airfoil. Play music on HomePod and phone simultaneously
On a Mac, you can use the app Airfoil ($35, the same or cheaper than bluetooth splitters and such). Wireless setup for multiple Woojer vests with multiple audio outputs on a Mac (with sync/lag adjustments) I've had a multi room audio setup with Airport Expresses and dumb powered M-Audio bookshelf speakers for the past 10 years going strong! I love this project, but for folks who use MacOS.
This is amazing! For many years, I've been a happy customer (no other affiliation) of Rogue Amoeba, whose (closed-source, commercial) Airfoil software does all this & more (MacOS and iOS only). There is if you are looking to listen to music on your laptop/desktop. Help me choose - YouTube Music vs Spotify?
It's not quite the same, but if you are in you can Install YouTube Music (). Has anyone figured out a config or know off a jdownloader plugin that makes it work with. Youtube Music playlist support, correct MD5 tags, ? If you aren't familiar, music streaming services basically allow users to "rent" a large library of music for a monthly price. I primarily use Spotify as a music streaming service, I know people who also use Apple music or Youtube music as well.