Microsoft introduces Windows® Marketplace for Mobile at Mobile World Congress

In addition to the new Windows® Phones and the My Phone Services, today at the Mobile World Congress, Steve Ballmer also announced a new on-device application marketplace for Windows Mobile 6.5 called Windows® Marketplace for Mobile. Windows® Marketplace for Mobile will provide consumers with the ability to browse and download applications from their Windows Mobile 6.5 phone. For developers, this new service will offer the opportunity to connect directly with those millions of Windows Mobile users, to publish and distribute applications.

For more information about Windows® Marketplace for Mobile, read this blogpost on the Windows Mobile Team blog. Also make sure to visit the Windows Mobile Developer web site for any news about Windows® Marketplace for Mobile.