Mac App Store
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For the other versions of the App Store, see App Store (Apple).
The Mac App Store (also known as the App Store) is a digital distribution platform for macOS apps, often referred to as Mac apps,[1] created and maintained by Apple Inc. The platform was announced on October 20, 2010, at Apple's "Back to the Mac" event.[2][3][4] Apple began accepting app submissions from registered developers on November 3, 2010, in preparation for its launch.[5]
Quick Facts Developer(s), Initial release ...
Developer(s) | Apple |
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Initial release | January 6, 2011; 13 years ago (2011-01-06) |
Operating system | macOS |
Type | Digital distribution and software update |
Website | www |
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The Mac App Store was launched on January 6, 2011, as part of the free Mac OS X 10.6.6 update for all current Snow Leopard users.[2][3] After 24 hours of release, Apple announced that there were over one million downloads.[6]