I know many who are switching platforms are concerned about the missing well known apps in the Windows Phone marketplace. I've noticed many people complaining, but I'm wondering, is that all you're doing? Complaining on here? Because I haven't even purchased my Windows Phone yet (Lumia 822) but I've already emailed DirecTV and Barnes & Noble (Nook) and a few others about them not having the apps that I want on here to make it clear that I want them to look into doing it soon. I'll continue to do so with others that I find and decide I want. I hope others will do the same. It doesn't take a lot of time, heck, you can probably take some post you've already made here and basically copy and paste it into an email. While many companies might wait to see an improvement in the Windows Phone market share, others may not take that long and it can't hurt to have an inbox full of hundreds of requests to the company/developer also asking for a WP8 app as well to show that there is a growing market to develop for and that are eager for the product.
Also, just to be clear, I understand complaining and venting on here and making a wish list of apps you want. I have one of my own. I just wanted to remind people that they ought to take it a step further and request it from the company as well. I'm a believer that the well known apps will come, but I also think that we can probably speed things up a bit if they notice the demand is a bit more vocal suggesting its not just a small group that are interested. It's worked on other things in the past, it can work again if people are willing to spend a minute here and there every once in a while.
So, as you come up with your Top 5 or Top 10 missing or most wanted apps, take it a step further and send an email to the company or developer on your list so they know there are people interested in their apps coming to Windows Phone.
Also, just to be clear, I understand complaining and venting on here and making a wish list of apps you want. I have one of my own. I just wanted to remind people that they ought to take it a step further and request it from the company as well. I'm a believer that the well known apps will come, but I also think that we can probably speed things up a bit if they notice the demand is a bit more vocal suggesting its not just a small group that are interested. It's worked on other things in the past, it can work again if people are willing to spend a minute here and there every once in a while.
So, as you come up with your Top 5 or Top 10 missing or most wanted apps, take it a step further and send an email to the company or developer on your list so they know there are people interested in their apps coming to Windows Phone.