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Why can I not get some apps on my MAC desktop when I can get then on my iPhone???

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 12.2

Posted on Mar 14, 2022 10:57 AM

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Dah•veed

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Posted on Mar 14, 2022 4:18 PM

Because Mac apps are not iOS apps and iOS apps are not Mac apps.

They are two different platforms and apps have to be specifically developed for each one.

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Dah•veed

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Mar 14, 2022 4:18 PM in response to Ragdoll56

Because Mac apps are not iOS apps and iOS apps are not Mac apps.

They are two different platforms and apps have to be specifically developed for each one.

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