You have to love when a company tries to rewrite history.  In response to an FCC inquiry Apple is claiming they did not reject the Google Voice application but that they are still studying it:

Contrary to published reports, Apple has not rejected the Google Voice application, and continues to study it. The application has not been approved because, as submitted for review, it appears to alter the iPhone’s distinctive user experience by replacing the iPhone’s core mobile telephone functionality and Apple user interface with its own user interface for telephone calls, text messaging and voicemail. Apple spent a lot of time and effort developing this distinct and innovative way to seamlessly deliver core functionality of the iPhone.

So Apple has not rejected the official Google Voice application, they simply didn’t get around to approving it.  However, if Apple never approves the application isn’t that de facto rejection?

No, this isn’t a I hate all things Apple blog, nor is it going to turn into one. It just happens that my switch from the iPhone has brought the focus onto Apple for a short period of time. All said and done, I’m very happy with my choice to move away from their products.

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