Microsoft has largely emphasized on the high-end devices and the surprising fact is that the monthly mobile usage statistics revealed by the Washington Based research company Redmond showcased a different truth.
According to Microsoft, 71% of the downloaded apps were initialized from so-called 'low memory' Lumia devices. It ought to be mentioned that the most popular Lumia gadget - Nokia Lumia 520 has just 512 MB of RAM.
The statistics signifies that when it comes to the top ten popular devices to download apps, a rack of seven different models of Windows handsets carrying low-memory are listed. Regarding this fact and analysis Microsoft has decided to keep the apps requirement within the range of these popular phones.
Recentl, Microsoft has initiated necessary steps; the agreements with the Windows apps developer will probably be the primary provision to grab the potential apps market. The decision was initiated to enlarge the circle of active apps zone with low memory devices.
Microsoft also revealed that alongside the apps, the game download stores has also been in the uptrend zone for the lower memory devices. Rather than the high-end devices, the entry-level phones are hitting rapidly in the game category as well. Therefore, to move forward for high-level games, it would be wise for app developers to release low end games to ensure better sale volume.
The company has also revealed that they are not seeking high revenue from their apps store. The main goal Microsoft has is to ensure the popularity. However the highest grossing in-app purchase come with a decent price tag. The in-app purchase include price tags of $4.99, $9.99 and $19.99, which don't belong to low price point side at all.