Windows Marketplace is on schedule to open for submissions in 29 supported countries on July 27th, according to Todd Brix, the Senior Director for Mobile Platform Services Product Management at Microsoft. Windows Marketplace is Microsoft version of an app store. Microsoft had said earlier this year that Windows Marketplace will launch with Windows Mobile 6.5 in the fall. The good news announced by Mr. Brix is that by the end of 2009 Windows Marketplace will also be available to Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1 devices as well.
Hightlights of Mr. Brix' speech at MS Worldwide partner conference:
1. Application Submission Opens on July 27th: Windows Marketplace will open for application submissions from 29 supported countries July 27th. 2. Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1 Support: Windows Marketplace will be available for Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1 by the end of 2009 (in addition to Windows Mobile 6.5 at launch in the fall). 3. Business Center: Windows Marketplace will feature a "Business Center" category for business applications. 4. Developer Contest: Microsoft will be disclosing the details of a Windows Marketplace developer contest on July 27.
Here is a video of Mr. Brix talking about the Windows Marketplace on Channel 9:
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