Q: Mac Apps won't update

When I open an application and it notifies me that an update is available, I open the Mac App store and ask for updates. And every time I get a message that says "No updates available." Apple recognizes my ID and password (obviously, since I'm posting here). What's the problem? How do I fix it? (Yes, I can download updates individually, but the automatic update is supposed to work, so I'd like it to, you know, work.

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2010), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)

Posted on Jan 7, 2013 9:33 AM

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HACKINT0SH Jan 7, 2013 11:24 AM in response to BassMule
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Jan 7, 2013 11:24 AM in response to BassMule

Spotlight: How to re-index folders or volumes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2409
Mac App Store: Cannot update App Store purchases or updates do not seem available
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4236
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BassMule Jan 22, 2013 1:02 PM in response to HACKINT0SH
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Jan 22, 2013 1:02 PM in response to HACKINT0SH

I did re-index my hard drive as instructed. My iPhone shows I have updates available, but when I go to the Mac Apps Store on my iMac, I still get the same "no updates available" message. Is there a next step?
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HACKINT0SH Jan 22, 2013 6:12 PM in response to BassMule
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Jan 22, 2013 6:12 PM in response to BassMule

Ok I think you are terribly confused. iPhone runs iOS apps, your iMac only runs OS X Apps. These are not even compatible.
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BassMule Jan 23, 2013 6:45 AM in response to BassMule
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Jan 23, 2013 6:45 AM in response to BassMule

But, thanks to you, I'm not confused now. And my problem remains. Are there any other steps I can take?
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HACKINT0SH Jan 23, 2013 10:21 PM in response to BassMule
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Jan 23, 2013 10:21 PM in response to BassMule

I think we still have confusion here. Your iPhone is seperate from your Mac. To update on your iPhone, click on the blue App Store icon on the phone, and do your updates there.
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