Why Verizon’s App Store Strategy is Antiquated

Colin Gibbs
Saturday, July 18, 2009
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Verizon's phones might flip open, but its mindset stays firmly closed.

Symbian last week unveiled unveiled an effort to help developers navigate the increasingly confusing app-store ecosystem and distribute their wares through as many distribution channels as possible. Verizon Wireless, meanwhile, seems intent on making the space more complicated than ever. […]

Question of the Week

Will Verizon Wireless fund much developer support for its upcoming app store?

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martyhess

2009/07/31 at 11:14

Verizon doesn't have anything tangible that stands out in the mind of the consumer. The power shifted back to the handset makers with the intro of the iPhone. If Verizon wants to increase their perceived value then seek to enhance the user experience through their core product.
surj

2009/07/23 at 16:20

I disagree - I can see Verizon's logic. They think that "Hey if we get an appstore then 3'rd party developers will create fab apps for our consumers." I think that is valid.

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