The Apple story is now more about Services revenue and less about iPhone sales that are continuing to decline. In recognition of that trend, Apple today issued a press release announcing that 2019 was the biggest year for the Services segment in its history. The company provided other numbers that paint the Services business in favorable light.
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Apple’s ‘Best of 2019’ apps and games revealed
Apple has announced recipients of its "Best of 2019" apps and games. In announcing this year's roundup, Apple's senior VP of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller said this year's winners "reflect our global desire for connection, creativity and fun." Apps include creative tools for photography, sketching, and graphic design. Best Games included a social-minded RPG, stylish and offbeat action and puzzle titles, and more.
How to use the Mac Look Up reference tool for quick details
Your Mac comes with a handy, built-in Look Up feature that lets you get information on just about anything. Whether it’s a simple word definition or a game on the App Store, with a click, you can get what you need. While this tool is convenient, it’s one of those things you may not think about using. We’ll show you how to access it and give you tips for using the Mac Look Up reference tool.
What every Mac user should know about the Mac App Store
If you’re new to Mac, getting to know these Mac App Store basics is the first step towards downloading and managing the apps you want. We’ll show you everything you need to get started.
DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials returns to Mac Safari
Privacy-focused Internet search engine DuckDuckGo has announced the re-release of Internet Privacy Essentials for Mac Safari. It's available for free download from the Mac App Store.
Not all Apple Services are created – or managed – equally
Apple made a big deal on its recently quarterly earnings call with analysts about the strong growth it's seeing specifically in its Services segment. It got me thinking about how uneven Apple's efforts have been in this respect. Case in point: Look at the sad, pathetic state of the Mac App Store these days.
Apple’s Transporter developer app is now available in the Mac App Store
Apple has a variety of developer tools out there, and making them easier to access --like directly through the Mac App Store-- is certainly not a bad thing.
Apple temporarily eases notarization requirements for developers ahead of macOS Catalina launch
Apple is going to launch macOS Catalina, its next major version for the desktop operating system, to the public later this year. In an effort to help out developers before that launch, it's made a temporary change.
Apple says gambling apps will be rated 17+ in all countries and regions starting today
In an effort to "open up additional opportunities for developers," Apple said today that it will rate all apps that feature frequent or intense simulated gambling 17+ in all countries and regions starting today, August 20, 2019.
App Store editorials, special features and other stories are now viewable on the web
All editorial content found in the App Store's Today section is now fully accessible on the web.
Professional desktop layout app Affinity Publisher launches on Mac
Developer Serif's Adobe InDesign competitor is now available on Mac App Store.
Adobe Lightroom is now available in Mac App Store
Lightroom has become Adobe's first pro app to be added to Apple's redesigned Mac App Store.