MIX 2010: Windows Phone Marketplace for Windows Phone 7 Series Detailed

Humberto Saabedra

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 also support a new application demo scheme, with developers choosing the kind of trial period they want to offer involving the above options.

The new Marketplace also allows for browsing categories, titles and featured items, application details with ratings, reviews, screen shots, and pricing information. Purchased apps can also be pinned to the Quick Launch screen for the most frequently-used items and applications marked as favorites.

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