The Mac App Store will be a complete hub for Mac users who want to download apps. That being said, it’s pointless to have a downloads page for Mac OS X users on Apple’s very own website if you can have a dedicated app just to download apps from, hence Apple has killed the Mac OS X downloads page and is making room for the Mac App Store which will launch on 6th of January.
Apple sent out an Email to all the Mac developers out there:
Thank you for making the Mac OS X Download site a great destination with apps that offer users new ways to work, play, learn, and create on their Mac.
We recently announced that on January 6, 2011, the Mac App Store will open to users around the world, presenting you with an exciting, new opportunity to reach millions of customers. Since the introduction of the App Store in 2008, we’ve been thrilled with the incredible support from developers and the enthusiastic response from users. Now we’re bringing the revolutionary experience of the App Store to Mac OS X.
Because we believe the Mac App Store will be the best destination for users to discover, purchase, and download your apps, we will no longer offer apps on the Mac OS X Downloads site. Instead, beginning January 6, we will be directing users to explore the range of apps available on the Mac App Store.
We appreciate your support of the Mac platform and hope you’ll take advantage of this new opportunity to showcase your apps to even more users. To learn how you can offer your apps on the Mac App Store, visit the Apple Developer website at http://developer.apple.com/programs/mac
Some people might find this move odd, but if I was Apple I’d do the same thing to kick start the Mac App Store. [via MacStories]
Also check out:
- Mac App Store Will Go Live On 6th Of January [Press Release]
- New And Upgraded MacBook Pros And iMacs With New Screen Sizes Due In 2011
- iTunes Christmas Promotion: 12 Days, 12 Free Downloads.
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