Buy an app via Windows Marketplace, share with four friends or family members

18.05.2009

The App Store is the only authorized channel for iPhone apps, though there is a thriving ecosystem of those providing

Microsoft is working on letting developers sell subscriptions to apps, though it won't be ready by the Marketplace's launch, which will take place in 29 countries.

"I can't commit to a date, but it will be one of the first things we do" after launch, Bouie said.