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After all the noise generated, both for and against the exclusion of Google Voice of the iTunes store, the FCC launched an investigation where he consulted to Apple, Google and AT & T for the reasons for rejection. So the FCC has sent letters to direct questions to each of these consultations and seeks to understand the reasoning for all actions of last week.

The letter begins: “Recent press reports indicate that Apple has refused to endorse the implementation of Google Voice for the iPhone and has eliminated third-party applications that were previously approved in the iTunes applications store, so we are interested have a more complete understanding of this situation. “, to which add quite a few direct questions. All these letters are available on its website, a marvel of transparency of public acts.

Questions for Apple (the juiciest in the short and medium term, as generic):

- “Why Apple rejected the application for Google Voice for the iPhone?” (Points of entry to know everything!)
- “Why Apple removed similar applications from the iTunes store?”
- “Apple acted on his own or consulted with AT & T’s reasons for rejecting the application of Google?”

- “Describe that there had been any communication between AT & T, Apple and Google on this topic and a summary of any meeting or discussion”
- “Are there any contractual obligation or contract between AT & T and Apple with respect to the approval of applications for the iTunes store?”
- “AT & T has interference on the approval, either generally or in particular the case googel Voice Applications for entry to the store?, If positive, describe the circumstances and motives.”
- “Explain the differences between the Google Voice and any other application using VoIP services and that currently used in the AT & T, is on the iPhone or other mobile phone”
- “Is there a list of applications, or categories prohibited?, If so, is explicit in iTunes somewhere inside?”
- “What are the rules for consideration and approval of applications for the iPhone? What is the approval process for these applications? What is the percentage of applications rejected? What are the main reasons for rejecting an application? ”

Questions for Google:

- “How does Google Voice for the iPhone?”
- “What Apple gave explanation on the rejection of Google Voice?”
- “What explanation was given on the rejection of Google Latitude?”
- “Google has other applications pending proposals for Apple?”
- “Describe that there had been any communication between Google, AT & T or Apple on this issue and a summary of any meeting or discussion”
- “Explain how iPhone users can use Google Voice if not available through the iTunes store of Apple applications (from here you get straight to the point Jailbreak!)
- “What is the process of approving these applications for Android?”
- “What are the main reasons for rejecting an application on Android?”

Questions for AT & T:

- “What role did AT & T in rejecting applications from Google?
- “Apple AT & T consulted in the process of rejection of these applications?
- “Describe that there had been any communication between AT & T, Apple and Google on this topic and a summary of any meeting or discussion”
- “Explain the differences between the Google Voice and any other application using VoIP services and that currently used in the AT & T, is on the iPhone or other mobile phone”
- “Please explain whether the AT & T is disabled access Google Voice from the iPhone, but if it is allowed from RIM BlackBerry” (ouch!)

These questions from Apple, Google and AT & T will have to respond by 21 August 2009, so little time left to lift the veil on Apple’s standards for accepting or rejecting applications as well as the interference of AT & T in such rejections or approvals.