I just checked the Testflight app, and no sign of StarplayRx. His web site link for the Testflight beta, talks about needing an invitation...
So, I think Apple has done a thorough job of removing all traces of StarplayRx because of SiriusXM's request that they do so because of copyright issues, or whatever it is with apps... I'm comfortable enough with the regular SiriusXM app now, that it won't be a hardship for me, but I know others will mourn this loss greatly and should write apple and if they can SiriusXM and ask them to reconsider. Richard, USA "A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian." -- Pope Francis My web site: https://www.turner42.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Roger Cusson via groups.io Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 8:46 AM To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; BlindForum Mailing List <[email protected]>; [email protected] Subject: [TechTalk] StarPlayRX Alive And Well In TestFlight Greetings folks, After speaking with Todd Bruss over the weekend, I have some not so good news, but could be quite good news, depending on how you want to look at it... Todd Bruss is the program author of an iPhone app called StarplayRX, which gives truly accessible VoiceOver access to the SiriusXM mobile offerings. SiriusXM, on March 17, 2025 filed a formal complaint with Apple, and forced Todd to remove StarplayRX from the AppStore. Todd Bruss has an excellent in-depth explanation, concerning all of this news, and much more contained on his website, which I will post at the end of this e-mail message. Essentially, for folks who wish to obtain StarplayRX, it is available in TestFlight, which is a beta testing area for app developers to allow folks to test their apps before they can move over to the AppStore. This StarplayRX program has served many folks quite well over the years, and is a truly accessible alternative to the native SiriusXM app. At this time, you do not get the SiriusXM Plus channels with StarplayRX, but you do get a great app experience with StarplayRX. If folks could please pass this information on to other folks that might be interested in keeping or obtaining StarplayRX, that would be much appreciated by the program's author! Todd's website for reading more about what has happened, and for obtaining the TestFlight option for StarplayRX can be found at: http://starplayrx.com/ Roger R. 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