October 6 2009 – this is the official date that has been announced for the launch of the Windows Marketplace for mobile applications, as indicated in an official blog post by Microsoft’s Todd Brix. Windows Mobile 6.5 will also be launched on that day.
According to Brix, the Windows Marketplace for Mobile still has some minor issues and bugs. A team of developers is working on these issues, and will sort these out before the launch date.
For now, apps from the Marketplace will only be compatible with phones running Windows Mobile 6.5. Other apps for WinMo 6 and WinMo 6.1 will be made available to users by the end of the year, along with a PC version-marketplace.
Interestingly, Todd Brix also had a hidden message for Apple. “As you can see we're working hard to deliver on our two core commitments with Marketplace; to create a more open, transparent and rewarding processes for developers and ISVs, and to bring to market a fresh take on the mobile application store that delivers strong value and a great shopping experience for customers.” The more open, transparent and rewarding process for the developers should be something that would differentiate the Microsoft Marketplace from the Apple App Store. It could also invite more developers and better applications.
“And don't forget that the apps in Marketplace at launch will have a head start in the Rave to Market Challenge, and who doesn't need a Microsoft Surface table?”, Todd adds.
[TheWindowsBlog] via [TechTree]
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