List of apps that have not been updated in over a year

[Dk92]

PC Gamer

 

[runamuck83]

I think WPCentral should do an article series on some of these apps, highlighting what is good about the app, and what users have been asking for in the reviews. Nothing mean-spirited, just a gentle push to let the publishers know that we would like an update.

Very good idea. Cast somewhat of a spotlight on them, drawing attention to the app.

 

[ven07]

So are we harassing them or not? Who will be in charge of this which-hunt.. Err I mean constructive criticism approach

 

[snowmutt]

I have always been a fan of sending polite criticisms to develpoers. Why not? We are a smaller lot. To show developers we are at least dedicated to WP may make a difference.

If nothing else, I feel better.

 

[ven07]

We can definitely send polite emails (well, some of us can anyway), but I'd still be in favor of public shaming I mean encouragement. The article series should have some appropriately ironic title. Maybe a "Timeless classics" series?

Example headline: "Timeless classics: the Vine app - late 2013 vintage"

Article start: "The year was 2013. The citizens of Ukraine were still protesting their new pro-Russian president. An intrepid little startup called 'Vine' published its now classic Vine for Windows Phone app. Early rave reviews included comments like "..." (find funny quotes from reviews just after release).

This would then be followed by some comments about what users are requesting for the update.

There, template almost ready, let's get going on the first installment! Any editors in the house?

You, My good Sir, have won the internet for the day

 

[amitnahar]

We can definitely send polite emails (well, some of us can anyway), but I'd still be in favor of public shaming I mean encouragement. The article series should have some appropriately ironic title. Maybe a "Timeless classics" series?

Example headline: "Timeless classics: the Vine app - late 2013 vintage"

Article start: "The year was 2013. The citizens of Ukraine were still protesting their new pro-Russian president. An intrepid little startup called 'Vine' published its now classic Vine for Windows Phone app. Early rave reviews included comments like "..." (find funny quotes from reviews just after release).

This would then be followed by some comments about what users are requesting for the update.

There, template almost ready, let's get going on the first installment! Any editors in the house?

LOL You're amazing.

 

[Prathamesh Tambe]

I think we have a winner here, xda developers app, last updated 2011, charges 1$ , doesn't even function!! Read comments

 

[N_LaRUE]

There was an article a while back about apps that haven't been updated on WC. Not sure if any of this has changed or not but it was only five apps.

Five popular apps that have not been updated for Windows Phone in months | Windows Central

 

[mhc48]

Has the Motley Fool been reading this thread?

The Real Reason Windows Phone Has Struggled (MSFT)

"Microsoft has a good selection of apps on the surface, but when you dig a little deeper you see that many companies launch a Windows app then don't update it at all. For the apps that are eventually updated, the actual update lags far behind the versions in Apple and Google's stores. "

 

[neo158]

For me, I like to listen to the Ministry of Sound app while working out. However, that app hasnt been updated since 2012 I believe. I've emailed them and used their site's contact form, but no response. I'll just keep bugging them.

Ministry of Sound app for Windows in the Windows Store

They have two apps on the store and neither of them work properly.

 

[Angry_Mushroom]

Oldest app I know of is Crunchyroll. It works, but it's FAQ still talks of Windows Phone 7.

 

[sanjeet_deshwal]

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[Kovaelin]

Oldest app I know of is Crunchyroll. It works, but it's FAQ still talks of Windows Phone 7.

They must have done something on the back-end, because ads are working again