MIX 2010: Windows Phone Marketplace for Windows Phone 7 Series Detailed
Microsoft has released more details on the revamped Windows Phone Marketplace for Windows Phone 7 Series. The new Marketplace will integrate seamlessly with Windows Phone 7 Series, allowing for the same view options found across the menu selections in the operatring system with support for credit card purchases, operator billing, and ad-supported content. It will […]
MIX 2010: Microsoft Offering Free Tools for Windows Phone Series 7 Development
To kick off its MIX 2010 conference, Microsoft has announced during the conference that it has begun offering the toolset necessary for the development of future Windows Phone Series 7 applications at no additional charge. The new toolset consists of Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone and the Silverlight-focused Expression Blend for Windows Phone, […]
AT&T Blocking Non-Marketplace Apps from Backflip, Workaround Detailed
Following up, users of venerable forum XDA-Developers have confirmed that AT&T has disabled the capability to install Android applications from sources other than the default Android Marketplace on its build of Android 1.5 via the device. This means that attempts to load applications from the SD card, over Wi-Fi or unsigned applications will not work […]
Microsoft Updates Windows Marketplace for Mobile on 6.0 and 6.1
Microsoft has updated its Windows Marketplace for Mobile application with new features for Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1 , chief among them being support for application installs directly to memory cards instead of forcing installations on the device’s flash memory. In addition, the update also includes the World View feature which allows users to browse […]
Microsoft Opens Windows Marketplace for Mobile Web Portal
Microsoft has opened a dedicated web portal for the recently launched Windows Marketplace for Mobile app store which allows for app purchases and will automatically synch desktop app purchases on the mobile client once opened on the device. In related news, Microsoft has also announced changes to the developer portal including a new submission portal […]
Microsoft Unveils Windows Marketplace
This morning, Microsoft has elaborated on its plans to launch a centralized application store with specific details on development tools, application details and fees, as well as launch plans. The Windows Marketplace will be launched in Spring for interested developers to register and later in the year, pay a $99 fee for registration once Microsoft […]
Android Marketplace To Offer Paid Applications in US and UK Next Week
The Android Developers blog has announced that the Android Marketplace has now been updated to support and allowing developers to submit paid applications after first announcing the feature during the G1 launch last year. The UK has also been included in today’s rollout of paid application support with Germany, Austria, Netherlands, France, and Spain to […]
Android Marketplace Now Available, No Paid Apps Until 2009
In a post on the Android Developers Blog, Eric Chu has outlined the specifics for aspiring developers looking to develop applications for the Android platform as well as announcing general availability of the service beginning today. The service will start accepting applications next Monday, October 27 and anyone interested in submitting applications will have to […]