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SlashGear 101: How do I get an Apple AppStore.com vanity url?

, Feb 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

Just yesterday the 2013 Super Bowl revealed the very first glimpse most of the world had at Apple’s URL-shortening “AppStore.com” in the Star Trek Into Darkness teaser – and lucky you, you’re already signed up! The AppStore.com structure is not one where there will be a massive “land grab” as often is the case with these sorts of things, instead Apple has opted for a more automatic sort of push, with URLs like http://appstore.com/slashgear being active automatically. That particular address will bring you straight to the iTunes App Store listing of the SlashGear app – easy as pie!

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Evernote 5 for Mac up for download now in the App Store

, Nov 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

The OS X version of Evernote 5 has been released out of its Beta state now for the public, available for all to download in the Mac App Store. This version of the app is ready to bring on "100+ new features" including shortcuts, easy access to recent notes, notebook expansion, and tag lists. This version also has easier browsing with a fully updated user interface and works with a lovely new notes list for simple usability all around. Read The Full Story

Tweetbot for Mac hits App Store with hefty price

, Oct 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

Though the price might be a bit of a turn-off for those of you not familiar with the power of the environment, Tweetbot has hit the Apple desktop environment today in a big way. This Twitter app is up for $19.99 USD, and for that price they've brought on one whole heck of a lot of features in this final first release (that being non-Beta, as it were). With this brand new universe for the Twitter king you'll get Retina Mac Support, integration with your Notification Center, and even syncing with iCloud - of course you'll need 10.8 Mountain Lion for that. Read The Full Story

OS X Mountain Lion update goes live!

, Jul 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

OS X Mountain Lion has been released, with the update for Macs hitting the Mac App Store today. A $19.99 download – which covers all your personal Macs registered to the same Apple ID – the refresh brings with it more features borrowed from iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad, including a new Notifications Center, Game Center integration, and baked-in iCloud

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Apple: corrupt app update bug has been fixed

, Jul 6th 2012 Discuss [0]

A large number of apps were affected by an upgrade crash bug on the iOS and OS X App Stores, a problem first spotted by Marco Arment, the developer of Instapaper. The story quickly gained traction, with Arment updating his blog highlighting all the apps that were stricken with the issue. Apple commented that it was looking into the problem last night, and has now confirmed that it has been fixed. Read The Full Story

App Store affected by corrupt app updates

, Jul 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple provides an easy way to update your apps on iOS and OS X via both App Stores, but reports indicate that updates for some apps pushed to the store are causing crashes. Marco Arment, the developer behind Instapaper, first noticed the issue after posting an update to his app yesterday. Just a few minutes after pushing the update, users were sending emails and tweets reporting that the app was crashing despite the fact that the update was stable when submitted to the App Store. Read The Full Story

Adobe Lightroom 4 hits Mac App Store

, May 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Adobe Lightroom 4 has arrived in the Mac App Store, the first time the photo management and editing software has been distributed through Apple's official download center for OS X. Announced alongside Adobe Creative Suite 6, Lightroom 4 supports not only reviewing of raw photos from your camera but basic editing - including tweaks such as black & white conversion, highlight/shadow recovery, and one-click exposure and contrast adjustment - and social network sharing. Read The Full Story

Mac App Store hits 10,000 Apps: here’s the best

, Apr 27th 2012 Discuss [1]

As the Mac App Store passed 1 year in business earlier this year, so too has the store this month passed the 10,000 applications - with some surprising entries sitting at the top of the charts this week. Some unsurprising entries into each of the three "top" lists on the Mac App Store are Apple-made apps OS X Lion, iPhoto, and Keynote. You'll find several apps you may have never heard of before today as well, especially in the "Top Free" section of the store. This digital app store is distributed with all Mac OS X installs, and takes cues from the iTunes App Store on how the software business is evolving to a click-and-download model as fast as you can say environmentalism. Read The Full Story

Apple Design Awards 2012 nominations open

, Apr 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple has begun accepting nominations for the 2012 Apple Design Awards for well-designed, state of the art, and innovative apps. The awards have been based on different criteria every year since Apple began the tradition back in 1996. This year the nominees are limited to apps distributed through the App Store or the Mac App Store. Read The Full Story

Apple announces Developer ID system for app security beyond the Mac App Store

, Feb 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple announced a new program today called Developer ID that will allow third-party developers to distribute apps outside of the Mac App Store, while keeping things safe for consumers. The move comes after Apple introduced a new Gatekeeper feature in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, which only allows users to install apps from the Mac App Store in order to safeguard against malicious software. Read The Full Story

Developers cautiously convinced by Apple Gatekeeper

, Feb 17th 2012 Discuss [3]

Apple began its Mountain Lion Gatekeeper charm-offensive with developers last week, it's been revealed, though there remain concerns around whether non-Mac App Store apps will get the same advantages as those released through the official download store. Developers Panic have documented Apple's outreach efforts, co-founder Cabel Sasser having been invited to a preview session with Mountain Lion earlier in February, where the Cupertino company was keen to reassure him that it has no plans to make the Mac App Store the only way to get apps in OS X. Read The Full Story

Snapseed Desktop hits Mac App Store, coming to Android

, Jan 12th 2012 Discuss [2]

Apple-vaunted iOS image editing app Snapseed has launched on the Mac App Store, with the company promising an Android version is in the pipeline for release soon. Originally launched for the iPhone and iPad, and winning App of the Year 2011 in the process,, Snapseed Desktop for Mac is now available for OS X priced at $19.99. Read The Full Story
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