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Windows 8 Update: Windows Phone 8 Apps Won't Run As-is

pcworld.com (11 months and 25 days ago)

Jun 25, 2012

Apps for the new platform will be adaptable to Windows 8, but they will need to be rewritten. full story

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Windows 8 Update: Windows Phone 8 Apps Won't Run As-is

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