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How many WM apps exist because Microsoft completely dropped the ball on updating the OS and interface (which hasn't changed noticeably since 2003 when I started using "Pocket PCs")?
And aren't those some of the ones people think are the most valuable? Like SPB Shell?
I will have to recant that I make it sound like no app is worth more than $1. That's not really what I think. But I think there are a ton of apps out there that are free right now that with a tiny bit of polish should sell for $1, and Microsoft's App store should have them. And the store should be able to sort for "Price low to high" and let you browse the "impulse buy" bargain bin. Even if it means that they have tens of thousands of apps available.
Individuals should be allowed, even encouraged, to make these apps available. They could make more than they make now. This is what I'm criticizing Microsoft for: appearing to discourage it.
As for iPhone apps, they do have some that are pricey. The TomTom gps app (with car kit I assume) goes for $99. So it's BS that ALL iPhone apps are $0.99.
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