ReadyCloud Desktop App

This confused me as well. All of the copy implies that the OSX app is out and ready, but I couldn't find it anywhere. Logged into ReadyCLOUD on my PC and found the link immediately.

I have heard that this is still work in progress for OSX. I'll update if I can find a link for the app.

Can you try to log in here : readycloud-staging.netgear.com
This was the beta portal for 6.2. cf viewtopic.php?f=154&t=77765

At the bottom of the home page you should have a link to download the app.
This link points to https://readycloud-staging.netgear.com/ ... yCLOUD.pkg

Not sure if there is another way to get the app, this is how I got it, it only works with beta apparently as NAS is showing offline since I upgraded to 6.2 standard.

This link points to https://readycloud-staging.netgear.com/client/install/ReadyCLOUD.pkg

tried to install this and it worked, it says beta (as indicated) though.

The link and install worked, but it's telling me my password is wrong. Is it pointing to the staging environment and a separate database?

Apps downloaded from the staging site I would presume would be pointing to the staging environment or have other issues. We don't have a production ReadyCloud for Mac app at this time.

Will the ReadyCLOUD Mac app allow you to administer the NAS when you're NOT on the local network?

Yes

Will the Mac app be distributed via the Mac App Store, and will there be a release announcement by Netgear?

I don't think it will be on the App Store, but rather available for download via readycloud.netgear.com