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Apple announces over one million downloads from Mac App Store in first day

But no official mention of hacks

Apple announces over one million downloads from Mac App Store in first day
By Jon Jordan
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Whether the download numbers have been boosted by the hack that has enabled some content to be bought for free isn't mentioned, but Apple is happy to report the successful opening of the Mac App Store.

With more than 1, 600 games and application available, over one million downloads have been made in the first 24 hours.

Birds shoot to the top

Analytics outfit Distimo reckoned around 17 percent of the launch content are games, with the vast majority being versions of existing iOS releases.

Old favourites such as Chopper 2, Bejeweled 3, Flight Control HD, Osmos and The Incident are available, and Angry Birds is firmly in the #1 spot.

"We're amazed at the incredible response the Mac App Store is getting," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO.

"Developers have done a great job bringing apps to the store and users are loving how easy and fun the Mac App Store is."

[source: Business Wire]

Jon Jordan
Jon Jordan
A Pocket Gamer co-founder, Jon can turn his hand to anything except hand turning. He is editor-at-large at PG.biz which means he can arrive anywhere in the world, acting like a slightly confused uncle looking for the way out. He likes letters, cameras, imaginary numbers and legumes.