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Time for a Mac App Store?
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... ? We have an App Store for your Mac already -- it's called the Internet, where you can see reviews, download software, and even get updates for the programs on your Mac. In fact, Apple already has a downloads page that looks very much like the App Store's front page, though there's no place there were you can easily see what apps you currently have installed, or what apps you have that need updating. It would work like a Software Update, but for every app you've got. ...
Briefly: iWork '09 reference appears at Apple.com
AppleInsider —
... Published: 10:00 AM EST With just over an hour to go before Apple kicks off Macworld Expo 2009 with an inaugural keynote presentation from its marketing chief, references to a new version of the company's iWork productivity have appeared at Apple.com. The Mac maker's software download page lists "iWork '09" as the fourth most popular download. However the associated link, which can be seen on the left-hand side of the page, still takes visitors to the iWork '08 trial download page. There have been some late rumors that Apple was preparing to announce a radical change in the ...
Whoops! iWork ‘09 shows up on Apple’s online store
Macenstein —
We were 99% sure that iWork ‘09 was a slam dunk for today’s Macworld event, but just to seal the deal, Apple has sealed the deal by prematurely listing iWork ‘09 in its downloads page . [image] Wow! And it’s already number 5! Actually the link just brings you to the iWork ‘08 page, but we think it’s safe to say that will change in about 3 hours. Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Steve for the tip!
A few last things...
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence —
... Oh and the "Magic" we mentioned before is in the iWork templates...sorry to not have closed that loop..Oh, and Apple's Downloads page lists iWork '09 as the number 5 Top downloads. We didn't download iWork '09, did you? ...
Apple’s website shows ‘iWork ‘09’ in downloads list
MacDailyNews —
Apple’s website shows ‘iWork ‘09’ in downloads list Tuesday, January 06, 2009 - 10:35 AM EST [image] Apple's downloads page is currently showing "iWork '09" at #5 on the Top Downloads list on the left-hand side, although the link still goes to "iWork 08." Just a typo or...? See it here . [Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader "Ottawa Mark" for the heads up.]
Theories On a Mac App Store [TheAppleBlog]
GigaOM Network —
... Yet another aspect to consider is that Apple has already provided one online destination for applications and that is its Downloads section of Apple.com. Unfortunately, this option has many setbacks, including lack of powerful searching options, lack of user reviews, and inability to track purchases to name a few. Almost two years ago, however, Apple also utilized this approach to showcase its collection of web apps for the iPhone, before giving way to a full-fledged App Store inside of iTunes. The web apps are still ...
Safari 4 Downloaded 11 Million Times in Three Days
AppScout —
... most interesting is the fact that more than half of those downloads (six million) have been from Windows users.
Apple's senior VP, Philip Schiller is apparently a fan, stating:
Safari 4 is an incredible success on Mac and Windows with more than 11 million downloads in the first three days. Safari users love the incredible speed and innovative features like Top Sites, Full History Search and Cover Flow.
Safari 4 can be downloaded for free from Apple's site.
iTunes 8.2.1, iTunes 9.0.1 ghost, automatically begins playing tracks
MacFixIt —
... playing the last song I was playing. Users should disable any third-party application add-ons or downloads they may have installed to determine if they are causing the issue. Users should also be sure they have the latest version of their current operating system. iTunes 9 is currently available for download from Apple's website and should fix this issue, though some users still report the problem using iTunes 9.0.1 and Mac OS X 10.6.1. Try downloading a fresh copy of the iTunes 9 installer (iTunes 9.0.1) and update your Mac.
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