<p>Google currently only has its search app available for Windows 8, but more could be on the way soon if usage share picks up. Credit: Stephen Shankland/CNET</p><p>Google will hold off developing for the Windows 8 desktop or Windows Phone 8 mobile platforms, citing a lack of users. However, the search giant did not rule out a move once user numbers start picking up.</p><p>Speaking to V3, Google Apps product management director Clay Bavor said the firm has, "no plans to build out Windows 8 apps." Google already has a search application for the Windows 8 platform -- which it released just before the Windows 8 launch in October -- but will retain its focus on the iOS and Android platforms, which are currently leading at the top in the mobile space.</p><p>Ruling out the latest Microsoft desktop and mobile platforms, Bavor said:</p><p><a href="http://www.zdnet.com/google-has-no-plans-to-build-apps-for-windows-8-windows-phone-8-7000008736/">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/13/google-no-plans-to-develop-windows-8-windows-phone-apps/">Google has no plans to develop Windows 8 or WP apps, cites lack of users</a> (Engadget)</p><p><a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/google-wont-build-apps-for-windows-8-or-windows-phone-8-for-now-1118765">Google won&#039;t build apps for Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8, for now</a> (TechRadar UK)</p><p><a href="http://bgr.com/2012/12/12/no-google-apps-for-windows-8-windows-phone-8/">Google says it won&#039;t build apps for Windows 8 and Windows Phone until people ...</a> (BGR)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dF5yw0gkAY3vNtMlUxE0pzxJRto9M&ned=us">124 additional articles.</a></p>