BrikoXJul 29, 2023

Apple rejects new name 'X' for Twitter iOS app because... rules

https://lemmy.zip/post/834310

Apple rejects new name 'X' for Twitter iOS app because... rules - Lemmy.zip

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/834308 [https://lemmy.zip/post/834308] > Archived version: https://archive.ph/cQmID [https://archive.ph/cQmID] > Archived version: https://web.archive.org/web/20230729214729/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/apple-rejects-new-name-x-for-twitter-ios-app-because-rules/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230729214729/https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/apple-rejects-new-name-x-for-twitter-ios-app-because-rules/]

Show threadjeffwJul 29, 2023
Pretty easy solution. Just show it in the App Store as “X - A Social Media App” or some shit
Show threadBrikoXJul 29, 2023
Apple discourages adding subtitle as part of the app name and I don’t recall ever seeing one, so they might even disallow it.
Show threadThekingoflordaJul 30, 2023
Didn’t meta’s threads do that?
Show threadBrikoX

Quick check shows that you are right. apps.apple.com/us/app/…/id6446901002

Threads was already taken apps.apple.com/us/app/threads/id1599153821

‎Threads, an Instagram app

‎Say more with Threads — Instagram’s text-based conversation app. Threads is where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what’ll be trending tomorrow. Whatever it is you’re interested in, you can follow and connect directly with your favorite creator…

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Jul 30, 2023 at 7:04pmWeb