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Why can't I access the same apps from my Macbook that I have for my ipad & iphone?

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 8, 2020 9:18 AM

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Posted on Feb 8, 2020 9:20 AM

As the Mac and iDevices use different operating systems, there is no expectation that the apps would be the same.

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Feb 8, 2020 9:20 AM in response to ajfrommedia

As the Mac and iDevices use different operating systems, there is no expectation that the apps would be the same.

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