Knowing that sometimes software development requires an interactive approach, and often several updates – it is interesting to read over at IntoMobile that Microsoft is planning on charging developers each time they submit their apps for approval, after their 5th submission.

Yes – developers should make sure their app is well tested before releasing it, and yes, the Windows Marketplace  is probably geared a little more towards enterprise users, but developers could use up their first five submissions just getting the app approved in the first place.

Will this new policy ensure that the approval process doesn’t get bogged down – as has happened in other app stores, or will it deter some of the smaller shops from making the investment?  The $99 won’t keep everyone away, but probably some.

Tags: app store

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