As expected, Apple today launched its Mac App Store. Operating in a fashion similar to the iOS App Store, it will offer customers the ability to find apps, buy them using their iTunes account, download and install them in one step.
“With more than 1,000 apps, the Mac App Store is off to a great start,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We think users are going to love this innovative new way to discover and buy their favorite apps.”
The Mac App Store will also display staff favourites, top charts for paid and free apps, user ratings and reviews.
The Mac App Store is available for all Macs running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and requires the Mac OS X v10.6.6 Software Update.