Users still relying on older versions of WP7 will also need to update their Windows Phone operating system. The software will also continue to be used for making WP7 handset backups and transferring files like photos and music. Although users can no longer download WP7 apps through their Zune software, the Zune HD app store will remain operational for everyone's Zune-specific needs. What does this mean for Zune users? Not much. Up until now, Microsoft has offered three ways to get WP7 apps: the web (Windows Phone Marketplace), the Marketplace app found on all WP7 devices or Zune for Windows. According to Microsoft, they just want to focus on delivering Windows Phone apps through the official Marketplace instead of spreading their efforts across multiple platforms. Secondly, the app market will now only work with devices running Windows Phone 7.5. First, the company will be removing the ability to download Windows Phone apps through their Zune PC software. Over at the Windows Phone Blog, Microsoft has announced a couple of changes coming to the Windows Phone Marketplace.
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