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Proof that Microsoft is asking iPhone developers to develop for Windows Phone 7

Proof that Microsoft is asking iPhone developers to develop for Windows Phone 7

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It has long been know that Microsoft has been actively seeking developer support for the upcoming Windows Phone 7 platform. Some websites have started rumors that the Redmond company was throwing loads of cash all over the place hoping that some of the developer will accept the offer but this was later denied by company who clearly stated that they are indeed looking at offering iPhone devs the opportunity to build WP7 apps but that their is no outright cash offer involved. Today we finally have a solid proof that confirms Microsoft’s claims: iOS developer Oliver Drobnik has decided to publish the email received from Microsoft yesterday as you can see in the picture below:


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Source: AppAdvice

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