Windows Phone Marketplace arrives in 13 new countries

Microsoft has announced at its blog the opening of Marketplace in 13 new countries. The list includes Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine, and Venezuela and brings the total number of markets served up to 54.


The new Marketplaces are Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine, and Venezuela. Throw in the ones we launched earlier this year in Argentina, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Peru, and the Philippines, and it brings the total number of Marketplace storefronts to 54.


Microsoft also noted that the total number of markets will soon rise to 63 when UAE, Bahrain, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kazakhstan, Israel, Thailand, and Vietnam joins the list.

More info at windowsteamblog

Nokia creates tools for developers to advertise Windows Phone apps

Now are months that Nokia and Microsoft are working closely together to expand the ecosystem Windows Phone. So, after having organized several meetings with developers, while also offering free terminals, Nokia has decided to create tools that allow you to create banner ads and video banners to promote the applications.

The images and videos are of course based on the designs of Lumia Windows Phone and the recent advertising campaign Amazing everyday.

Via WPCentral