Mac OS X 10.6.6 Released with Mac App Store

Apple has released Mac OS X 10.6.6 update. The update brings support for Apple’s Mac App Store which is launching today. The store will allow customers to find and install apps the same way they do with iOS apps. The Saudi Arabia Mac App Store is open as well.

From the update notes:

The Mac OS X 10.6.6 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac. It also includes the Mac App Store, the best way to discover and buy new apps for your Mac. The Mac App Store, a new application you’ll find in the Dock, includes the following features:

• Discover Mac apps: Browse featured apps, top charts, and categories, or search for something specific. Read detailed app descriptions and user reviews, and flip through screen shots.
• Buy and install: Easily purchase apps with your iTunes account. Apps install in one step and are quickly available from the Dock.
• App updates: The Mac App Store keeps track of all your purchased apps and notifies you when free updates are available.

To learn more about the Mac App Store, visit: http://www.apple.com/mac/app-store.

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4459.

For information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.

To download the update: click the Apple logo in the main menu and choose Software Update.

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