Microsoft helps out app developers by wiping out Store fees

Microsoft has announced that it is going to allow app developers to publish to the Microsoft Store without having to pay. The company says that by removing a friction point of requiring a credit card, it is “creating a more inclusive and accessible platform”. More than just taking away registration fees, Microsoft is also offering free hosting, free signing and automatic updates for MSIX packages. The change is a significant one, and while Microsoft does not say that it is a time-limited offer, it is something that is only available to individual developers. The company says: We’re excited to share… [Continue Reading]