Apple now blocking 'WireLurker' malware targeting Chinese iOS & Mac users

Apple on Thursday announced it has begun taking measures to block apps that contain the so-called "WireLurker" malware, which transmits from a Mac to iOS devices over USB, by preventing the infected applications from launching.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 30

Apple launches refreshed Mac App Store designed for OS X Yosemite

Apple late Wednesday began rolling out a redesign of its Mac App Store with new flat graphics, thinner font styles and a more open feel, in line with the latest OS X Yosemite release.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 32

Pixelmator releases version 3.2 'Sandstone' with 16-bit support and new Repair Tool

The Pixelmator Team on Thursday revealed the newest version of their popular Photoshop alternative for Mac, bringing a number of enhancements that now allow users to work with 16 bits of color per channel, easily remove unwanted objects from images, and lock specific layers.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 52

Microsoft releases free OneNote information organizer on Apple's Mac App Store

Microsoft on Monday released an all-new Mac OS X edition of its popular OneNote application for free on the Mac App Store, taking the venerable digital notebook cross-platform amid stiff competition from Silicon Valley startup Evernote.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 31

Microsoft to release free version of OneNote for Mac later this month - report

In an effort to directly take on popular cross-platform note taking application Evernote, Microsoft will finally be bringing its OneNote service to the Mac later this month in the form of a free app, according to a new report.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 24

Pixelmator 3.1 gains dual-GPU & 16-bit image support with Apple's new Mac Pro

A major update for popular OS X image editing application Pixelmator hit the Mac App Store on Wednesday, with version 3.1 boasting a number of improvements designed for Apple's new Mac Pro, including dual GPU support for more fluid performance.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 9

FileMaker discontinuing Bento, will remain available to buy through Sept. 30

Apple subsidiary FileMaker, Inc., announced this week that it will discontinue development of its Bento consumer database application in order to better focus on developing its remaining products.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 82

iTunes estimated to rake in in $2B per year, thanks to Apple's software division

Once a break-even business used to drive sales of Apple's high-margin hardware, the iTunes Store is now estimated to be raking in more than $2 billion per year, due largely to the inclusion of its in-house software development teams.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 18

Apple tweaks App Store with Editor's Choice picks, App of the Week promotions

Apple has made some minor adjustments, such as the addition of Editor's Choice picks and a free App of the Week, to the App Store in order to improve the discoverability of apps.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 3

Rumor deemed false, apps using global hotkeys to remain in Mac App Store

Contrary to an early Thursday report that claimed Apple would be banning apps that use global hotkeys from the Mac App Store, new information asserts that no such change will be implemented.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 4

Inside Sandboxing: how Apple plans to make the Mac App Store as secure as iOS

Apple is approaching its deadline for requiring that all apps sold in the Mac App Store be sandboxed for security, a policy that is drawing complaints from certain developers.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 57

Windows Store discounts, optional subscriptions to undercut Apple's App Store

Microsoft released new details of its Windows 8 plans on Tuesday, differentiating its upcoming Windows Store from Apple's own App Store and Mac App Store by offering a 20/80 revenue split to developers after their first $25,000 in sales and allowing third-party in-app purchase and subscription options.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 45

Apple's App Store, Mac App Store arrive in 33 new regions

Apple has expanded availability of the App Store and Mac App Store to 33 more countries, bringing the grand total to 123.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 10

Adobe arrives on Mac App Store with Photoshop Elements 9

On the eve of the launch of Apple's Mac OS X Lion, rival software maker Adobe has released a version of Photoshop Elements 9 for the Mac App Store.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 12

Apple begins approving first Lion-ready Mac App Store Apps

The first Lion-capable apps have begun to appear throughout the Mac App Store in preparation for the forthcoming release of the eighth incarnation of Mac OS X.

Blake Steven and Josh Ong 14 years ago 16

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