Posts tagged with windows marketplace
Windows Marketplace Will Not Support WinMob 6.1
Posted on: Posted on April 2, 2009 11:35 AM
In what certainly seems like an incredibly stupid own goal, Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows Marketplace will not be coming to Windows Mobile 6.1 devices. It’s scant consolation to hear that Microsoft has relaxed the upgrade restrictions for Windows Mobile 6.1 devices, accepting devices with 400MHz and 128MB, though it’s up to the manufacturer whether they want to offer the upgrade or not. With the head start that Apple already has with its AppStore, this honestly seems like a silly move from the boys over at Redmond.
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No Charge To Update Your Apps On Windows Marketplace
Posted on: Posted on March 31, 2009 9:50 AM
Microsoft looks like it has taken a hint from developers and announced that it will not be charging developers for updates to software applications that are submitted to the Windows Marketplace. It was initially reported that developers would have to pay to even update their applications, which caused a lot of negative responses towards Microsoft. Developers obviously weren’t happy, and users were worried that developers would just not update their apps in order to save costs, and thus bugs would not be fixed. Microsoft also announced that 25 popular developers will be supporting and releasing applications for the Windows Marketplace when it’s launched. Applications will be available from FaceBook, AP Mobile, MySpace, Accuweather, CNBC, EA Mobile, SPB, Pandora, Sling Media, and more.
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Windows Marketplace Charges For Updates?
Posted on: Posted on March 25, 2009 10:27 AM
We know that Microsoft is in business to make money, after all, who isn’t? That being said, one of the things that you have to ask, is whether they will make money if the upcoming Windows Marketplace becomes a success, much like Apple’s App Store. We ask this because developers will get five free submissions to the Marketplace each year, and each subsequent submission will cost developers $99 a pop. Of course, this will probably encourage developers to focus on their core applications, and not jump from app to app. The problem is, according to certain parties, every revision to an app will count as a new submission, now that might be a problem. You might argue that developers will have more incentive to get things right the first time, and that’d be better for end users. That being said, it still doesn’t seem like it’s going to be a very popular move amongst developers.
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Windows Marketplace For Mobile Detailed
Posted on: Posted on March 11, 2009 6:05 PM
Some official details on Microsoft’s Windows Marketplace (WMM) for Mobile have surfaced. It’s no surprise to see that it’s actually quite similar to Apple’s App Store. Microsoft will give developers 70 percent of the profit from app sales and will allow them to choose their own prices. Developers will have to fork out $99 annually to submit their applications to the Windows Marketplace. The first year’s payment will include the cost of submitting up to 5 applications to WMM, and it will be an additional $99 per program after that. Students have it a little easier as they’re allowed to submit applications for free through the Microsoft DreamSpark program.
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