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Apple made an awful lot of its software free this week, including its latest OS X update, iWork and iLife.

But according to a bug spotted by 9to5Mac, it may have inadvertently made a bunch more software free too - and open to abuse by hackers.

It seems that any user who had previously downloaded a trial or illegally downloaded version of iWork, iLife or the premium photo software Aperture is now being moved to legal, downloaded copies.

It means that much of Apple's software, including the 54.99 Aperture, can be downloaded for free, relatively straightforwardly.

Many users report being inadvertently upgraded automatically, as the Mac App Store handles which software is ready to be updated for you.

Meanwhile Apple has pulled the trial versions of its software from its website - apparently in recognition of the bug.

Below: 9 Biggest Surprises From Apple's October 2013 Launch

iPad Mini With Retina Display

The new Mini is not a hugely surprising update in theory, but is an excellent one in person. It looks just as if someone has lifted a plastic sheet off the screen of the old version, allowing the new Retina display to shine with 2048 x 1536 pixels - the same as on the iPad Air.

iLife

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Mac App Store Bug Upgrading Illegal And Trial Software