Rumor: Mac App Store ahead of schedule, launch imminent

What goes better with a brand new Mac for Christmas than a Mac App Store?

Apparently, that's the feeling around the halls in Cupertino, as rumors are now circulating that the Mac App Store could be launched as soon as next Monday, December 13. According to a post on AppleTell, Steve Jobs was pushing for the store to be launched today (December 6), and developers were told to have their software ready for that early launch.

The original announcement of the Mac App Store on October 20 said that the software distribution capability would be available "within 90 days," which would put the store opening into January. Jobs wanted an earlier release, and the word on the street is that the early release drops next week. That's just in time for all of those shiny new Macs that will be appearing under Christmas trees, and it means that the release of iWork '11 (which many believe will be the marquee app for the new store) may be imminent as well.

Keep your browsers tuned to TUAW over the next week and we'll be sure to let you know when it's up and running.

[via AppleInsider]

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john

I seriously hope the screenshot is not representative of the final app for the store because seriously WTF Apple?
What is wrong with plain old regular 'traffic light' buttons on the top left corner of the window?
At least you can get rid of iTunes 10 horrible vertical buttons with a default settings.
As for the store itself I think it's a good idea.Lots of people out there lost with a computer and internet plus Linux distros have used this for years (repositories) and it's incredibly convenient.

December 06 2010 at 2:03 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

james_t

The only thing that excites me about this, is it means they're one step closer to launching apps for Apple TV.

December 06 2010 at 11:54 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

elliotjlamb

CAN. NOT. WAIT!

December 06 2010 at 11:42 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

twoksl2

While the mac app store doesn't really excite me all that much, I am very excited about its ease of use for the generation before me. It would perfect for my parents and grandparents. One central place for them to get apps delete apps and best of all update apps. It seems that every time i visit i spend a good chunk of time just updating everything

December 06 2010 at 11:29 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

woebot

Oh, yeah, I remember what a Mac is. It's that dusty old thing I boot up once a week to sync my iPhone and iPad.

December 06 2010 at 11:23 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Jon

Am I the only one who really isn't that excited? The App Store on the iPhone was important because it allowed 3rd party apps on the device for the first time (without jailbreak). Installing apps on a computer is nothing new. It's just another way for Apple to get your hard earned money.

December 06 2010 at 11:20 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Alejandro

Great news! Merry Christmas to Me! :)

December 06 2010 at 10:57 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply