Microsoft Launches App Store for ‘Entry-Level’ Phones

REDMOND, Wash. — While developers bustle to create latest iPhone or Android app, Microsoft has turned its attention to the majority of cellphone users — those with limited-storage and power “entry-level” phones.

Microsoft has introduced the OneApp virtual store, which will bring lightweight versions of social-networking sites and other programs to handsets without using much bandwidth.

The virtual app store will only take up 140 KB of space with Microsoft picking up some of the weight on its servers.

Microsoft will partner with South Africa-based Blue Label Telecoms Group for the initial launch of the store.

"Microsoft OneApp will be able to help people do things they could not do before with their feature mobile phone — anything from paying their bills to helping diagnose their health issues or just staying connected with friends and family," said Amit Mital, corporate VP at Microsoft, in a statement.

In the fourth quarter, Microsoft will launch an app store for Windows Mobile smartphones.

Related:  

Copyright © 2024 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

2024 XBIZ Europa Awards Categories Announced, Pre-Noms Now Open

XBIZ is pleased to announce the categories for the 2024 XBIZ Europa Awards, the capstone event of XBIZ Amsterdam.

Canadian Officials, Experts Lambast Anti-Porn Senator's Age Verification Bill

Canada’s privacy commissioner warned a parliamentary committee on Tuesday that the expansive age verification bill promoted by vocal anti-porn and anti-sex-work Senator Julie Miville-Dechênel has broad censorship implications and could end up applying to mainstream services such as Netflix.

FSC Director: New Tennessee Age Verification Law is 'Attack on 1st Amendment'

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) Executive Director Alison Boden called Tennessee’s new age verification bill, signed into law by Republican Governor Bill Lee on Tuesday, “an attack not only on the adult industry but on the First Amendment rights of millions of people who engage with adult content online.”

South Carolina Governor Links Age Verification Law, Trans Youth Care Ban

South Carolina’s Republican Governor Henry McMaster held a ceremony on Wednesday combining the signings of the state’s new age verification law for adult content and a controversial ban on gender affirming care for trans youth.

BBW VR Studio BEVR.io Rebrands As 'Blush Erotica VR'

Blush Erotica’s VR studio for BBW performers, BEVR.io, has officially rebranded as BlushEroticaVR.com.

XBIZ Amsterdam to Take Over Park Centraal Hotel Sept 3-5

XBIZ is pleased to announce the return of Europe’s biggest gathering of creators, studio stars and digital media pros: XBIZ Amsterdam, set to take place Sept. 3-5.

Judge in Performers' Blacklisting Lawsuit Says Meta Policy Sounds 'Nefarious'

A California federal judge, overseeing a lawsuit claiming that Meta conspired with OnlyFans to blacklist rival premium fan platforms’ talent, said during a hearing Wednesday that the tech giant’s lack of archiving of its “Dangerous Organizations and Individuals” (DOI) list sounded “nefarious.”

Blush, QueerCrush Partner for Pride Month

Blush has teamed up with QueerCrush to celebrate Pride Month.

SWR Data to Publish 'AI and Adult Industry' Report

Adult industry market research firm SWR Data is publishing a report on artificial intelligence on July 30.

PassionPOV Launches Through YourPaysitePartner

PassionPOV.com has launched through YourPaysitePartner (YPP), joining its sister sites BJRaw.com and GotFilled.com.

Show More