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I have seen some applications on appstore those are gathering signal strength Like Experience.me and NetQual. Is there any way to get signal strength publically or these guys uses some tricks for byepassing private api? How an app could be live on appstore with some restricted information showing on app? when apple rejects app with these information how these apps are live? Please help me i also need a public api to get signal strength for my app.Thanks in advance