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Mar 2019
1h 42m

476: Exploring the Mac App Store

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About this episode

Stephen and David talk through the ups and downs of the Mac App Store and share some of the hidden gems they've found there over the years. Then, they recap Apple's recent media event after being interrupted by Mother Nature in the Sparks' yard.

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Links and Show Notes:

Our First Mac App Store Apps:


Our Most Expensive Mac App Store Apps:


Some of Our Currently-Used Mac App Store Apps:


iOS Apps We Want on the Mac:


Mac Startup Sounds Featured:


Mac Startup Sounds Featured:

Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership
Dog Tags from Panther Launch
Safely open apps on your Mac - Apple Support
Business Models and Monetization - App Store - Apple Developer
Upgrades for Omni apps purchased via the Mac App Store - Support - The Omni Group
Every Mac Startup & Crash Chime - YouTube
Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite
‎Transmit 5 on the Mac App Store
The Mac App Store welcomes Office 365 - Apple
BBEdit 12.6 Introduces App Sandboxing Ahead of Planned Mac App Store Launch - MacRumors
Apple News - Apple
Apple Card - Apple
Apple Arcade - Apple
Apple TV App - Apple
Apple TV+ - Apple
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