First, they revolutionized smartphones. Now, app stores for Macs and Windows PCs are changing the way we work on laptops and desktops!
When Apple launched the iPhone App Store in 2008, few people recognized how revolutionary it was. Four years later, everyone can see that the App Store has uprooted the software industry, creating an app craze that has spread far beyond smartphones.
Now, the app-store model is taking over desktop PCs. Apple launched its Mac App Store in January 2011, and has already seen more than 100 million downloads in that marketplace. With the debut of Windows 8 later this year, Microsoft will launch the Windows Store, the company’s first centralized location for desktop and tablet apps.
If you’ve not heard about these app stores for desktops, here’s a quick overview:
- They offer free and paid applications
- There are various categories to choose from: Education, Games, Graphics & Design, Lifestyle, Productivity, and Utilities
- Customer ratings and reviews available.
Mobile device or desktop…you pick! But one thing is for sure, software makers must now think about app-store optimization to get themselves noticed.
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