Just yesterday we heard rumors that Verizon was planning on launching a new app store for Android devices with the help of other wireless carriers and manufacturers. This wasn't actually the first time that Verizon tried to make its own app store work (remember Vcast Apps, anyone?), but their last attempt was unsuccessful, to say the least. Despite that rumor, it looks like Verizon can see the writing on the wall, and they're claiming they have no intention of creating any more app stores.
A Verizon spokesperson said they don't want to bother creating another app store, saying the carrier has “been there, done that.” It's very clear that consumers don't want or need a carrier app store, so good on Verizon if they're being truthful about this.
In a tweet, the original reporter who claimed that Verizon was indeed working on this app store said he still stands by his original story 100%. Only time will tell how this one's going to play out, but I have doubts that Verizon would be willing to throw money at something that's failed for them before.
What are your thoughts on a Verizon/carrier app store? Would any of you actually use it?
source: re/code
