The data comes from the Windows Phone Developer Blog. The site ensures that Windows Phone 7 currently reached the figure of 15,000 registered programmers and expect to be able to offer about 3,000 applications in Market Place at the beginning of this week. We warn that despite everything, the desired game Angry Birds, will take a little longer (at least, until December).
The number of developers has grown 80% since September. At Microsoft they have their eyes on the next Christmas campaign. Currently, there are around 2,500 programs available for the platform. Windows Phone 7 appeared in Europe and Asia in October, while in the United States it did not arrive until last November 8. In Spain specifically , the presentation took place on October 13.
In addition to releasing new games and tools, those responsible for Windows Phone 7 will strive to provide them as widely as possible. At least, it is what they ensure in the official blog. One of the chosen media is the Xbox 360. The game console has been in the news for weeks thanks to the Kinect accessory, which is advertised as a device that turns the body of the players into the control itself. Apparently, Microsoft wants to take advantage of its commercial pull. When Xbox 360 ownersBoot up the device, you will see ads for Windows Phone 7 apps on your TVs. They will also be seen on the Windowsphone.com page. They will be classified in different sections: applications, games and "top free". Or what is the same, the most popular free ones. Among the chosen markets is Spain. There will also be “traditional” advertising campaigns.
On the other hand, every time you update or there is a download from the Zune service on your PC, new features will jump out for Windows Phone. In addition, Microsoft assures that they will provide " facilities " for developers. The company wanted to pave the way for users with programming knowledge, whether or not they have professional status and have created a kit aimed at them. It appears that application and developer engagement are "at the heart of the Windows Phone 7 experience." Indeed, everything indicates that one of the essential points in the competition between mobile operating systems isthe number of applications that they are able to offer their users, whether they are Android, Windows Phone 7 or iPhone OS. Hopefully, by the way, they worry about solving some pending problems. Like the fact that the microSD cards used in phones with Windows Phone 7 are unusable for other devices, or that the very useful copy + paste function does not arrive until February 2011.
+ Info: Windows Phone Developer Blog
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