Apple’s AppStore routinely comes under fire for inconsistent and sometimes outright bizarre behaviour when it comes to approving and rejecting applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch. From the very start of our work on Bodega, moderation has been an important issue. How much influence should we have on the content that people submit to Bodega?

We thought we’d give you a glimpse behind the scenes of our moderation system, both technically and ideologically, and tell you what we’re working on to make it even better!

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We’re proud to announce the first public release of Bodega. We’ve been hard at work putting the final touches on the application, and we’re thrilled to get it out for you to enjoy.

Mac users have never had an easy time finding new applications. Bodega, free for both
users and developers, changes all of that. A one-stop shop for software needs, Bodega
makes it simple for you to discover great, new software.

We’ve been working closely with developers in advance of the first
public release. With an already impressive line-up of software companies
on board, Bodega features an extensive catalog of applications – a catalog that
continues to grow daily – and includes paid, free and open-source apps.

In addition to a simple, easy-to-use search interface, you can also browse the top-
rated and most-downloaded applications, giving them an easy way to see what’s hot in
the Mac community. And Bodega’s ratings and comments make it easy to find software
others are raving about, while skipping those not worth the download.

The storefront also provides links to press clippings and blog postings, so they can
see what tech writers have to say about an app.

Bodega lets you buy directly from developers, giving you the lowest price while
making sure your money ends up in the pockets of the people who built it.

You’ll never again have to waste time hunting for old license keys or receipts. When
purchasing an app through Bodega, you can save their receipts in the application,
making reinstallation a hassle-free process.

Bodega also takes the headache out of updating by checking for application updates to
make sure your software is up-to-date. When Bodega finds outdated apps,
downloading an update takes a single click. Future versions will include a batch update
feature, allowing a you to stay current with a single click.