Windows Phone 7 Apps Must Be Microsoft Approved
Today during its MIX developer conference, Microsoft shared more details about Windows Phone 7 and the tools developers can use to write applications for it. In a shocking revelation, Microsoft admitted to a decidedly Apple-like approach to how it will distribute Windows Phone 7 apps. All apps must be approved by Microsoft, and can only be distributed via the Windows Marketplace for Mobile.
Well, this is interesting. The MIX conference keynote offered up all sorts of details on how developers can use SIlverlight and XNA to write applications for Windows Phone 7. The SDKs went live earlier this afternoon, and are free for anyone to download and test out. Microsoft also introduced a new version of the Marketplace for Windows Mobile.
