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Is there a reason Chrome, Edge, and Firefox aren't on the Mac app store? I know the yearly dev account costs can be an issue for small developers but Google, Mi
by someNameIG 4y ago
Is there a reason Chrome, Edge, and Firefox aren't on the Mac app store? I know the yearly dev account costs can be an issue for small developers but Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla are already paying that as they release apps on the iOS App Store.
- vanilla_nut 4y agoI assume it's annoying to jump through hoops and code review for every release. Most macOS users don't use the app store. So directing folks there can be annoying for users, or even cause problems if they aren't signed into iCloud. They'd likely end up with either an old version on the app store at all times, or with a massive, unpredictable day-or-week-long delay waiting for Apple's reviews before every release. Small wonder they don't bother.
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- bobbylarrybobby 4y agoIf I had to guess, the review process would just be a hindrance to them for nearly no benefit (is there anything besides the keychain API that would entice them?).