Windows and Windows Phone grow closer as Microsoft unifies developer registration

Microsoft’s first step to building a single app store for Windows Phone and Windows is taking place today. The software giant is unifying its Windows and Windows Phone developer registration, allowing application creators to submit apps more easily. While developers will continue to use separate dashboards to manage apps, the costs for Windows developers are decreasing alongside an increased simplicity for app developers.

New developers, or existing ones renewing, will pay a single annual fee of $19 to register as a Windows and Windows Phone developer. Existing developers who are registered to both stores will receive a code with a free one-year renewal. "Our focus remains to improve the way we help you reach new users and better...

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