Take Windows Phone Applications into Your Own Hands

The smartphone industry is being dominated by the likes of Android and iOS, but other operating systems are vying for position to establish themselves as the third major platform. With this in mind, Microsoft has made major efforts to make Windows Phone that option.

In addition to getting Windows Phone into the hands of consumers and employees alike, Microsoft must also ensure that users are supported with proper mobile applications, which have become mainstays for mobile gadgets. Although Windows Phone currently trails Android and iOS in terms of the number of available apps, there are easy-to-use tools to create native apps for the Windows Phone platform.

Solutions such as Infragistics' Windows Phone controls allow companies to create mobile business applications to support a mobile workforce. These native apps are highly visual and functional, allowing employees to be their own decision-makers while on the go.

Not every company is the same in how it operates, making developing its very own applications a great way to capture its uniqueness. Windows Phone controls are also supported by Windows UI usability guidelines to ensure that mobile apps are created with touch gesture and align with corporate goals.

These solutions also include a network of more than 950,000 developers from various software companies who are ready to help companies with any questions they may have during the app development process. To aid in the process, Windows Phone controls provide sample code, videos and documentation to ensure apps are created on time or even ahead of schedule.

Companies interested in developing unique and effective applications for Windows Phone will also be happy to know that it will not cost an arm and a leg to do so, thanks to free options like Windows Phone controls.