Microsoft has yet to release its software
development kit for Windows Phone 8 despite
the OS's impending launch, raising concerns
that developers won't have time to update
their apps.
On October 29, Microsoft will finally tell us
everything there is to know about Windows Phone
8, its new mobile operating system. But surely we
know everything already, right? After all, we’ve
seen the software and all the major manufacturers
have announced their hardware too.
Microsoft says it has kept some facts back about
WP8 to help maintain anticipation, and revealing
those will be part of the October event.
Unfortunately, this secrecy has caused Microsoft to
delay the release of its Software Development Kit,
or SDK, presumably to help avoid thunder-stealing
leaks; but the final version is expected to arrive at
the end of this month.
However, the wait has angered many Windows
Phone developers, as did a decision to allow certain
developers limited access to the SDK in return for
signing a non-disclosure agreement.
Angry developers without access to the right
software could mean problems in the new Windows
Phone Store, which will be a worry for anyone
wanting to buy one of the new handsets. Windows
Phone already lags behind Android and iPhone when
it comes to quality apps. Should we be concerned
by this delay?

Source: www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/windows-phone-8-hampered-by-outdated-apps/