Remember back when Google first released “Google Mobile” for the iPhone, and the media was all over how Apple secretly provided Google with private APIs that are not publicly available to developers? Well, one of those APIs included was the ability to use the proximity sensor, i.e. when the phone is brought close to one’s face, the screen automatically turns off. Skype, released earlier last week, also seems to have this feature during a call. Give it a go, it works! Has Skype, Inc. also been provided with these TOP-SECRET APIs? Apple seems to be somewhat unfair and irregular with this policy of distributing ‘bonus’ APIs. All developers should have access to these as well, not just the giant companies!
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