a day or two for the updates to show up in the Apple Mac Store
That's because Apple has to vet the software. Had you bought direct from Serif, thus allowing them to get all the money rather than Apple having a cut, the program updates would occur when they are pushed out.
The delay is much less of a problem than the complete failure to communicate.
Perhaps there is a way to get iPad software from somewhere outside Apple, but I quite comfortable having them in the supply chain.
I sent an email to support asking about why the apps were not showing up. Support guy tried to be helpful, but the instructions for the iPad App Store referenced menu items that do not exist. Advice for Mac was a little better, but the proposed process was rather complicated.
I want Apple in the supply chain because they have leverage. That does not mean I’ll get what I want, or even that I’ll be treated respectfully, but if you’re selling through the App Store you have a lot at risk. Sadly, these days that can be a good thing.
Anyway, I guess we’re about an hour from the big announcement. No more guesses from me after that, just appraisal and change if that’s indicated. I don’t face the problem that some have, as I have just a few hundred AD2 files that really matter to me. I have, but don’t use APhoto2 because it just does not meet my needs. I’ve played with Publisher, but my impression from the forums over that past 18 months or so is that it is severely broken. So I’ll survive with or without, give or take a learning cure or two.
Hoping for the best in spite of the history.
Regards