Hello,
Looking for guidance from Apple engineers or developers who have used Push to Talk in production
I am developing an iOS application called Companion AI / Theo Voice, designed for elderly users.
The goal of the app is to provide a simple, voice-first interactive assistant that enables:
natural voice interaction (no typing required)
daily assistance (reminders, well-being, conversation)
bidirectional voice communication (the user can immediately respond by voice)
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How it works
The app operates in two main modes:
Conversation mode
the user opens the app
the assistant speaks
the user replies naturally by voice
Proactive mode
in specific useful situations (e.g. medication reminders, check-ins)
the app initiates a voice interaction
the user can respond immediately
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Important constraints
there is no continuous listening
the microphone is only active during interactions
users can disable proactive interactions
frequency is limited and user-controlled
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Question
We are considering using the Push to Talk framework in order to:
allow the app to be awakened in the background
initiate a voice interaction
enable immediate voice response from the user
Would this usage be considered aligned with the intended use of Push to Talk?
Are there any specific recommendations to ensure compliance with App Store Review Guidelines?
Thank you very much for your guidance.
Topic:
Media Technologies
SubTopic:
Audio
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