was a controversial mobile application released by developer Sikalosoft in April 2009 for the Apple App Store. It was quickly removed following an intense public outcry and is widely regarded as one of the most notorious apps in the history of the App Store. Review of the Application
: Apple issued a rare formal apology, calling the app "deeply offensive" and admitting it should never have been approved for distribution. Current Availability
The app presented an animation of a crying baby. The objective was to quiet the baby by vigorously shaking the device until red "X" marks appeared over the baby's eyes. Controversy and Removal The app sparked massive public outrage for several reasons:
The story of Baby Shaker is a cautionary tale about the tech industry’s early failure to moderate content. It is a historical artifact of a time when "anything goes" startup culture collided with real-world tragedy.
