Question

This is a simple question and I can not seem to find any information on it, but I just want to know if the following code will get my app rejected or not. Basically, is this a private API

[application setIdleTimerDisabled:YES];

I want to add this to my AppDelegate under didFinishLaunchingWithOptions. I just do not want to use something so simple and get my app rejected. Thanks for any information!

Answer 1

It’s public, though apple advises:

Important You should set this property only if necessary and should be
sure to reset it to NO when the need no longer exists. Most
applications should let the system turn off the screen when the idle
timer elapses. This includes audio applications. With appropriate use
of Audio Session Services, playback and recording proceed
uninterrupted when the screen turns off. The only applications that
should disable the idle timer are mapping applications, games, or
similar programs with sporadic user interaction.

So you should be okay if your app is as they describe, or if you use it sparingly.