Microsoft has shone more light on how third-party developers will monetize their Windows 8 apps through the Windows Store. Paid apps will start from $1.49 and can be priced up to a maximum of $999.99. Although Free apps will of course be available, Microsoft's refusal to allow the $0.99 is in stark contrast to Apple's Mac App Store policy. Redmond will take a 30 percent cut of the app's selling price at first, but will be flexible: apps that reach a total of $25,000 in sales and in-app purchases will see that cut reduced to 20 percent.
Microsoft's cut will range from 20 to 30 percent
The company wants to encourage developers to pursue a range of monetization options including seven-day trials for paid apps, freemium apps, and in-app...
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