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The real problem is that many apps that matter aren't available as first party apps. No Pandora, no Instagram, No Pinterest, no Path, etc... While Angry Birds

The real problem is that many apps that matter aren't available as first party apps. No Pandora, no Instagram, No Pinterest, no Path, etc... While Angry Birds is available, the Angry Birds in Space(?) is not. High numbers are needed for marketing, but there's still a big hole in the market place. I think windows8 and wp8 will greatly improve the situation though.

joejohnson 14y ago
I think you are right, but I don't think Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 will help this situation. The fact is, users like to assume that if a company builds an app, it will be available on their phone. This is true for users of iPhones and, to a lesser extent, Android phones. This is far form true for users of Windows Phone. Regardless of all the bells and whistles added to WP8, this platform will remain an also-ran to the duopoly established between iOS and Android.
- freehunter 14y ago
  If Windows 8 gains traction (which let's be honest, it will just by virtue of being Windows), apps will follow. This might not translate into more WP sales, but it can't hurt the Windows Phone Marketplace. Some developers will go the extra 10% required to move their app to Windows Phone.