Articles having tag: MARKETPLACE

Starting today you need Windows Phone 7.5 to use Marketplace

Today’s the day. This afternoon we started requiring Windows Phone 7.5 on phones to download, buy, update, or review apps in Marketplace. As I’ve written previously, this change applies to both the phone andwebMarketplace storefronts. (If you’re...

The Wrap: The Focus 2 arrives, “Dear Windows Phone,” new 99 cent Xbox games

By Michael Stroh

Here are my favorite Windows Phone highlights of the week. What about you? The Samsung Focus 2 arrives on Sunday Heads up that the Samsung Focus 2 makes its AT&T debut this weekend. With a $50 price tag, solid spec sheet, and 4G LTE network support—not...

Have you updated to Windows Phone 7.5?

By Mazhar Mohammed

For the past few weeks I've been mentioning that you'll soon need Windows Phone 7.5 installed on your phone to buy, download, or update apps from Marketplace. (This applies to both the phone andwebstorefronts, by the way.)We're now doing the...

Now in Marketplace: the AboutOne family organizer

By Michael Stroh

Life in a modern-day family practically requires a master’s degree in management. Talk about information overload: There are doctor’s appointments, class parties, mom’s nights out, piano lessons, details of the Disney vacation, and all kinds...

Now in Marketplace: LinkedIn 1.0

By Michael Stroh

The official LinkedIn app for Windows Phone just hit Marketplace.Download it nowThe free app lets you tap all the most popular features of the popular business social network. Search for jobs, see real-time updates from your connections, stay up-to-date with...

Privacy policy guidelines and Template for web apps

By Chris Heilmann

Releasing an app is much more than just coding it. You are providing a service to people and they trust you with their data. With the amount of reports of apps “calling home” and storing and sending your data to third parties without your consent...

The web Marketplace launches in 22 new countries

By Mazhar Mohammed

I'm happy to announce that nearly two dozen new online stores for Windows Phone apps and games went live around the world this afternoon.The newweb Marketplacesare available in Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania,...

The Wrap: Secrets of a No. 1 app, the minds behind Metro, 5 hot apps

By Michael Stroh

This week’s story highlights are dedicated to the hardworking indie coders out there dreaming up and writing cool apps for my Windows Phone. You guys rock. Here’s some inspiration: What’s it take to make your app No. 1? Microsoft’s...

Now in Marketplace: The Xbox LIVE version of Wordament

By Michael Stroh

S-W-E-E-T! Here’s something everybody in my house has been waiting for: The Xbox LIVE version of Wordament. The wildly popular Windows Phone word game was reborn today in Marketplace with a new look and extra features.Download it now For many people,...

Two Marketplace changes and how they affect you

By Mazhar Mohammed

Hi everyone. Today I want to tell you about two changes we're making to Marketplace to help pave the way for new store features and new apps in the months ahead.First, we're removing the option to shop for Windows Phone apps from the Zune PC software....