Microsoft could have been a little more subtle in its job posting for a product manager, but perhaps it wanted to set tongues wagging. A now-expired help wanted ad tipped Microsoft's hand on plans for an upcoming competitor to Apple's App Store.

App Store is an online service for iPhone users that works right from the phone, a major departure from traditional carrier services, which usually sell applications from their home page. Google recently countered with its own planned service, called Android Market, for when its partners launch the first wave of Android-based phones.

Now Microsoft is getting into the game. The advertisement on ComputerJobs.com, which has since expired, would indicate the company has an App Store-like service of its own in the works. 'The service, called SkyMarket in the ad, is an App Store-like service for Windows Mobile 7, which Microsoft has up to now not formally discussed or disclosed. The duties included the usual product manager-types of responsibilities, such as preparing for the launch of Mobile 7 and building a developer community.

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