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bfaschingon How to get Apple/ATT to let our iPhone app run in the background like Loopt?

yeah matty 22, you're right: https://loopt.com/loopt/background/

Anyone know of an official explanation from Apple they don't allow third party background apps?

bfaschingon How to get Apple/ATT to let our iPhone app run in the background like Loopt?

@brandoniles Isn't the iPhone the only smartphone that doesn't allow this currently? Wondering if the upcoming tablets/slates will put pressure on Apple as well to let background processes run.

bfaschingon How to get Apple/ATT to let our iPhone app run in the background like Loopt?

Yeah I wasn't able to get a trial account for the new Loopt App. I figured it was running a process/service in the background tossing up GPS points every now and then. So, the new Loopt still doesn't really run in the backgroun huh...

Anyone think it will ever happen? Our app uses only Bluetooth or WIFI.