> In addition, Apple says it’s expanding VP of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller’s duties to now include running the App Store <i>across all Apple platforms</i>.<p>Emphasis mine, this means there's now a visible figure responsible for the Mac App Store. I'm not in Mac development, but by many accounts it's been neglected to the point that the well known software is bailing. Most specific complaints center around the sandbox limitations, but there's also frustration with wondering what you're shelling out such a big chunk of your money for if the store hasn't improved in years.<p>Apple can get away with whatever they want on iOS because there are no other options. On Mac, they can't expect to charge 30% of revenue and have everyone stick around if the service isn't worth it.<p>Example, with many related links at the bottom: <a href="https://www.macstories.net/linked/sketch-is-leaving-the-mac-app-store/" rel="nofollow">https://www.macstories.net/linked/sketch-is-leaving-the-mac-...</a><p>I don't know what they have planned to fix it, but the timing of this feels like at least a tacit acknowledgement that there's a problem.
I've been wanting to start developing software for the Mac, and seeing that there is now someone in charge of the App Store - not just for iOS but for the Mac as well - is a big thing. OSX is my main platform, and I've watched the Mac App Store stagnate and float around in a holding pattern. Here's hoping it finally gets a wishlist.
I really hope this comes with big changes. The App Store on all platforms has been a disaster for years, IMHO. Overrun with junk ware, it really needs some serious people power put into curating categories to help you find what you're interested in.<p>Years ago I used to download new iOS apps all the time, I rarely do any more. Every time I go on the store all I see is junk apps loaded with in app purchase traps.
Now if they can reverse the momentum on the "War on Ports" on their "pro" models of crap. And get rid of the damn trash can design for the Mac Pro.