Apple has prevented Google from distributing its internal iOS apps earlier in the day. It should be noted that early versions of Google Maps, Hangouts, Gmail, and other Beta applications prior to release ended up running alongside employee-only apps, such as a Gbus app for shipping and applying coffee. internal Google. The block comes after Google violated Apple's application distribution policy and followed a similar shutdown that was communicated to Facebook earlier this week.
TechCrunch and Mark Bergen of Bloomberg announced Thursday that the features of these applications have been restored; Apple seems to have worked more closely with Google to remedy this situation. "We're working with Google to help them get their business certificates back up very quickly," Apple spokesman BuzzFeed told BuzzFeed.
Apple's decision to block Google's developer certificate came one day after Google deactivated its Screenwise Meter app after press coverage. Google's private app is designed to monitor how people use their iPhone, such as Facebook's search app. The application Google also relies on Apple's business program, which allows the distribution of internal applications within an enterprise.
It is becoming increasingly apparent that a number of companies are using Apple's enterprise program to distribute apps to consumers. IOS developer Alex Fajkowski has discovered that Amazon, DoorDash, and Sonos distribute all beta versions of their apps to non-employees. Apple may be forced to take action against these applications, or even reorganize its entire corporate program in the future.
Update 1/31, 5:45 pm: Updated article with comments from Google, Apple, and information about other companies using Apple's enterprise program to distribute apps.
Update 1/31: 18:18 ET: Update with the announcement of the recovery of Apple by allowing Facebook to use internal iOS applications.
Update 1/31: 22:30 ET: Update with the announcement that Apple has restored the functionality of Google apps.
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