Please clarify Apple's position on developing 3rd-party apps for Bluetooth hardware

Can someone from Apple please clarify the company's position for developing 3rd-party apps for Bluetooth hardware? This is IRT the article

"Apple rejects 3rd-party Tesla app update as it strictly enforces written consent for third-party API use"

Does Apple require permission from the manufacturer before using Bluetooth GATT Services?
Please clarify Apple's position on developing 3rd-party apps for Bluetooth hardware
 
 
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