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Today in Apple history: App Store hits quarter-million apps for sale

On August 30, 2010, just over two years after opening its virtual doors, Apple's App Store surpassed a quarter of a million available apps. Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.

Today in Apple history: App Store hits quarter-million apps for sale

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