Microsoft is continuing to develop their relationship with app developers by adding some new functionality in their app store submission process. Some of the new features include, six new developer payout markets, A new mobile operator billing connection, and simplified app submission process (cancelling submissions, rotating screenshots and automatic screenshot resizing).
In addition, they also report Windows Phone 8 now has more than a 100% increase in app downloads and nearly 140% increase in paid app revenue -and they continue to see very strong growth.