It's come down to this. After six amazing rounds and scores of great Windows 8, Windows Phone and Windows Azure app entries – we have a winner. The major prize: An opportunity to present the winning app to thousands of industry-types at TechEd. We’re talking conference ticket, accommodation for 5 nights, and airfare (economy) up to the combined value of $4000! And that winner is...

After six amazing rounds and scores of great entries, here are our Windows 8, Windows Phone and Windows Azure developer finalists. They’re already reaping the benefits publishing on the Windows Store – and competing for the major prize: a trip to Microsoft TechEd 2013 on the Gold Coast. Our finalists are making tweaks ahead of judging and need your feedback! Check out these great apps.

The sixth and final round of the Lifehacker/Microsoft Developer Challenge is done and dusted! Apologies for the slight delay -- we had a technical issues with a few of the entrants which meant a longer judging process than usual. Without further ado, here are our winners for Round 6!

FINAL ROUND! Good news developers: you still have tonight to complete and submit your app and chase the dream. Simply submit your new app to the Windows Store (even if it's an Android or iOS port) and you could win the chance to present your app to thousands of industry-types at Microsoft's TechEd 2013 on the Gold Coast. Then there’s the HP laptops, Xbox bundles and Microsoft peripherals that we’re also giving away...

OK developers, it’s time to go crazy. No more themes. Just your great app ideas, and the opportunity for exclusive help and feedback from Microsoft Australia’s developer brain trust. Register in our comp, and Microsoft’s team will help you publish your app to the Windows Store! One lucky dev will also be chosen to present their app at TechEd Australia 2013 on the Gold Coast. Speaking of fame and fortune, we’re also giving away HP laptops every week. It’s easy to get started. What better way to debut your app on the Windows Store and even port one over from Android or iOS.

OK developers, it’s time to go crazy. No more themes. Just your great app ideas, and the opportunity for exclusive help and feedback from Microsoft Australia’s developer brain trust. Register in our comp, and Microsoft’s team will help you publish your app to the Windows Store! One lucky dev will also be chosen to present their app at TechEd Australia 2013 on the Gold Coast. Speaking of fame and fortune, we’re also giving away HP laptops every week. It’s easy to get started. What better way to debut your app on the Windows Store and even port one over from Android or iOS.

And round 5 is go! There's still plenty of time left. Register in our comp, and Microsoft Australia's dev gurus will help you publish any app idea you have to the Windows Store! One lucky dev will also be chosen to present their app at TechEd Australia 2013 on the Gold Coast. Speaking of fame and fortune, we're also giving away HP laptops every week. It's easy to get started. What better way to debut your app on the Windows Store and even port one over from Android or iOS.

OK developers, it’s time to go crazy. No more themes. Just your great app ideas, and the opportunity for exclusive help and feedback from Microsoft Australia’s developer brain trust. Register in our comp, and Microsoft’s team will help you publish your app to the Windows Store! One lucky dev will also be chosen to present their app at TechEd Australia 2013 on the Gold Coast. Speaking of fame and fortune, we’re also giving away HP laptops every week. It’s easy to get started. What better way to debut your app on the Windows Store and even port one over from Android or iOS.

OK developers, it’s time to go crazy. No more themes. Just your great app ideas, and the opportunity for exclusive help and feedback from Microsoft Australia’s developer brain trust. Register in our comp, and Microsoft’s team will help you publish your app to the Windows Store! One lucky dev will also be chosen to present their app at TechEd Australia 2013 on the Gold Coast. Speaking of fame and fortune, we’re also giving away HP laptops every week. It’s easy to get started. What better way to debut your app on the Windows Store and even port one over from Android or iOS.

OK developers, it’s round 2 time! Register in our comp, publish your app to the Windows Store and you could share in over $13,000 in prizes -- including six HP laptop/tablets and a huge trip to TechEd Australia 2013 on the Gold Coast. There has never been a better time to finally work on that new tablet or phone app idea, or port your existing app over from Android or iOS.

Now things are getting interesting! Register in our comp, publish your app to the Windows Store and you could share in over $13,000 in prizes, including a trip to TechEd Australia 2013 on the Gold Coast to present your app for fame and fortune. And the round 1 winner (and runner-up) are...