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03/12/12 01:05 PM (13 years ago)

Rejection number 3

I must be making progress because they changed my rejection reason to the following: 6.4: Game Center information, such as Leaderboard scores, may only be used in apps approved for use with the Game Center 8.3: Apps which appear confusingly similar to an existing Apple product or advertising theme will be rejected I added game center for a quiz that is part of the app. Screen shots for the 8.3 rejection are as follows: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19635307/iOS%20Simulator%20Screen%20shot%20Feb%2024%2C%202012%209.35.29%20AM.png http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19635307/iOS%20Simulator%20Screen%20shot%20Feb%2024%2C%202012%209.35.35%20AM.png Any help is greatly appreciated!
 
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03/12/12 01:20 PM (13 years ago)
Silly question, but what Apple Product are they referring to? I would challange that rejection. Your screen shot (well done) doesn't look like any product I would expect from Apple. You might include the school's name in the Header. Fred
 
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03/12/12 01:21 PM (13 years ago)
I THINK that 6.4: Game Center information, such as Leaderboard scores, may only be used in apps approved for use with the Game Center MEANS that did YOU take the quiz and is there a score already on there from you? For 8.3: Apps which appear confusingly similar to an existing Apple product or advertising theme will be rejected, You may want to go to MANAGE APPS>CLICK APP> solution center where you say the rejection details, and then comment asking them how did it appear to look like a different application? REMEMBER: Be kind and polite and nice to them, If not, they will not respond, and most likely reject more of your apps in the future. Does this help a little?
 
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03/12/12 03:02 PM (13 years ago)
Hello! My guess is that your screen with the buttons is to similar to Apples own GUI with the rounded button menu. I kind of disagree with you @Fred here - it's kind of to much Apple over it. The 6.4 rejection I would ask the for clarification - since it's kind of mystery, but I think @Raul is on to something here. Before you submitted the app did you clear all test scores? Might be the reason. BR/Stefan
 
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03/12/12 03:09 PM (13 years ago)
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03/12/12 03:17 PM (13 years ago)
@Stefan, perhaps you're correct, I haven't reviewed their guidelines, but surely rounded buttons is not Apple's design. I remember toys from my childhood with buttons that you would push. And mind you that was pre Apple. Fred
 
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03/13/12 03:47 AM (13 years ago)
Thank you for all the tips. To clarify, should I have a score from me on Game Center when I submit? That makes sense and I did not have a score when I submitted. In terms of the buttons, I can see where they look similar to the Apple GUI since that was my intent. Are there any thoughts on round buttons? Thanks!
 
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03/13/12 05:30 AM (13 years ago)
I think you should clear all scores. I would do that at least. @Raoul - sorry for not spelling your name correctly ;) BR/Stefan
 
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03/13/12 07:11 AM (13 years ago)
I think it's better in terms of not looking like Apples GUI but in terms of usability not as beautiful as your former design. Have you asked the reviewer if they can give you some pointers regarding the similarity and other apps? BR/Stefan
 
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03/13/12 07:12 AM (13 years ago)
@Stefan I did ask for feedback from the reviewer yesterday. I am waiting on a response.
 
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03/13/12 07:26 AM (13 years ago)
@Stefan I did ask for feedback from the reviewer yesterday. I am waiting on a response.
 

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