Developers Sikalosoft reportedly pulled the app themselves, but the damage was done. Baby Shaker became a case study in failed app store moderation.
: Once the device was shaken enough, red "X" marks appeared over the baby's eyes, indicating that the infant had died and the crying had stopped. Public Outcry : Groups like the Sarah Jane Brain Foundation baby+shaker+ipa+download+app+exclusive
and the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome condemned the app for trivializing and encouraging Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). Los Angeles Times App Store Impact 'Baby Shaker' game pulled from Apple's iPhone App Store 23 Apr 2009 — Public Outcry : Groups like the Sarah Jane
As he reached the street, he looked back up at his darkened window. A single, rhythmic blue light was pulsing from inside his apartment—the exact frequency of the app he thought he’d just destroyed. The download was complete. The shake had begun. The download was complete
In April 2009, as Apple approached its one billionth app download, a 99-cent application titled "Baby Shaker" was approved for the iTunes App Store . Developed by Sikalosoft
Developers Sikalosoft reportedly pulled the app themselves, but the damage was done. Baby Shaker became a case study in failed app store moderation.
: Once the device was shaken enough, red "X" marks appeared over the baby's eyes, indicating that the infant had died and the crying had stopped. Public Outcry : Groups like the Sarah Jane Brain Foundation
and the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome condemned the app for trivializing and encouraging Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). Los Angeles Times App Store Impact 'Baby Shaker' game pulled from Apple's iPhone App Store 23 Apr 2009 —
As he reached the street, he looked back up at his darkened window. A single, rhythmic blue light was pulsing from inside his apartment—the exact frequency of the app he thought he’d just destroyed. The download was complete. The shake had begun.
In April 2009, as Apple approached its one billionth app download, a 99-cent application titled "Baby Shaker" was approved for the iTunes App Store . Developed by Sikalosoft
