Mac App Store

Mac App Store is a digital distribution platform for the macOS operating system, developed and maintained by Apple Inc.. Launched on January 6, 2011, it is the primary means of distributing Macintosh applications for consumers and is the direct counterpart to Apple's iOS App Store for iOS devices such as the iPhone and iPad.

History

The Mac App Store was announced on October 20, 2010, at an Apple press event by then-CEO Steve Jobs. It was released to the public on January 6, 2011, with the release of the Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.6 update. The Mac App Store was the first app store built into an operating system, providing a way for developers to distribute their apps directly to consumers.

Functionality

The Mac App Store allows users to browse and download applications that were developed with Apple's iOS SDK. Applications can be downloaded directly to a Mac, and then run from the user's Applications folder. The store also provides updates to purchased apps, as well as the operating system itself.

Criticism

Despite its success, the Mac App Store has been criticized for several issues, including a lack of quality control, high prices, and a lack of trial versions. Some developers have chosen to distribute their apps independently due to these issues.

See also

• App Store (iOS)
• Google Play
• Microsoft Store

References

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