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> a great cellphone running Windows and seamlessly working with other Windows devices.

They tried and failed, very little chance they will try another shot at this, their brand is not associated with quality phones and it will be extremely hard to get developers to work on apps because they will believe the platform will be abandoned.

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I think you are right - they would have to fund the development of popular apps themselves, at least for a while. That said, I use few third party apps on my iPhone and iPad (preferring a web browser and mobile apps when possible). But yes, it would be expensive to seed their app store with enough apps for people to get their work done.

They have been trying for years. I still have several emails from before I retired offering $250 MS point gift cards or Xbox One consoles just for submitting an app for approval.

Still couldn't be bothered.

Once they get the x86 emulation on arm working, the problem goes away. They can start running apps from the windows store. I highly doubt they're done unless Intel follows through on a lawsuit and wins.

Not really. Mainly because apps designed for desktop suck to use on touchscreens.

Especially 5" (or smaller) touch screens, good grief what a hassle that would be.

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