Apple Passwords Deserve an App

Re:Apple Passwords Deserve an App by someNameIG on Monday March 27, 2023 @03:27PM (#35331178)

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.

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Re:Apple Passwords Deserve an App by bobbylarrybobby on Monday March 27, 2023 @05:02PM (#35332569)

If 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?).

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Re:Apple Passwords Deserve an App by vanilla_nut on Tuesday March 28, 2023 @08:09AM (#35339497)

I 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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