Apple has taken off all the Wi-Fi detector apps — which come in handy when the iPhone and iPod Touch need a faster connection — in a step that will further alienate both developers and customers.In yet another bizarre, head-scratching move, Apple has removed all apps that allow the iPhone and iPod Touch to detect nearby Wifi networks, such as WiFiTrack and WiFiFoFum.

The explanation from a few of the affected developers is that the apps were removed because they used “private frameworks” to collect information on the wireless networks nearby.   Of course, this has added fuel to the jailbreak fire, with many calling for the developers to simply release the apps on Cydia.

I’ll come out and say it - the Android Market and it’s lack of draconian control is beginning to look more and more attractive by the day.