With the likes of Google and Apple seemingly running the world when it comes to smartphones, sometimes Windows devices fall by the wayside, but the Windows Phone platform is solid and user friendly and thanks to Microsoft’s standards, you can pretty much guarantee that the devices running it will be of a good quality too.
We thought we’d put together a list for all of you Windows Phone users of the best apps available to you from the Windows Store, to help you to make the very most of your smartphone.
Twabbit for Windows Phone
£1.29
If you’re a Twitter user, then you couldn’t hope for a better client for the microblogging site than Twabbit. This highly regarded app offers a lock-screen widget, inline image viewing, streaming, muting filters, custom themes and so much more. A must-have app for just about everyone.
Netflix for Windows Phone
Free
Netflix, for just £5.99 a month once you download the free app and sign up, offers you unlimited access to thousands of films and TV shows, instantly. The best part is, once you sign up, you can watch across any device you like and the app now supports 720P displays, but being able to take it with you on your Windows Phone really is the cherry on the cake, making commuting a far more interesting use of time.
Spotify for Windows Phone
Free
Spotify is another free app which requires a monthly subscription, but once you’ve forked over your £9.99 a month, you’ll have access to a world of music in the palm of your hand, with a whole load of premium features such as offline playback, playlist sharing, multi-device synching and, most importantly, access to literally millions of songs, as and when you want them. This is considered to be the best music streaming service out there.
Wikipedia for Windows Phone
Free
Wikipedia is pretty much everyone's go-to place on the internet when it comes to the search for knowledge, so making it into an app was a no-brainer. However, the clever developers who made the Wikipedia app have gone above and beyond, adding some excellent touches, like NFC support, allowing you to share information with a pal with just a bump of your devices. Offline mode allows you to reach articles when you have no ‘net connection and you can even generate an in-app QR code to share articles via social media.
FreshPaint for Windows Phone
Free
If you have anything approaching an artistic bone in your body – or even if you don’t – then you’ll love FreshPaint. This free app allows you to turn your phone into a canvas, upon which you can create realistic oil paintings, or even use a series of filters to make your photos look as though they have been painted. The app allows you to mix custom colours and share via social media.
ProShot for Windows Phone
£1.49
ProShot is a custom-designed photography app which enhances the abilities of your device’s camera, allowing near-professional standard image capture. The app adds features that you’d probably usually only expect to see on a heavy-weight DSLR camera, and allows manual adjustments to your ISO, shutter speed and much more besides.
If you’re an avid redditor, then you’ll want a slice of Baconit – considered to be the best Reddit app available to Windows users. The app is great-looking and speedy, which are the two most important features when you’re trawling through post after post of advice animals and horrifying confessions.
Metrotube for Windows Phone
£0.79
Metrotube is the best-rated YouTube app available to Windows Phone users and it’s clear to see why. The attractive interface makes browsing a doddle and the menus are attractive and easy to navigate. It’s gained five-star reviews from just about anyone who’s ever used it, so we think you’d be silly not to spend pennies on this app.
Runtastic Pro for Windows Phone
£3.99
Runtastic Pro is the ultimate mobile personal trainer, and although £3.99 may seem a little steep for an app, it’s worth every shilling. Runtastic Pro will track your exercise and give you comprehensive feedback as to how many calories you’ve burned, how far you’ve covered, speed, elevation and a whole host of other stats to keep you motivated. The app can also track your routes, keeping a log of them in your history and even allows you to share them via NFC.
WhatsApp for Windows Phone
Free
WhatsApp is fast becoming one of the most popular messaging apps, not just for Windows Phone users, but across all platforms – and therein lies its beauty. WhatsApp allows you to interact quickly and efficiently with family and friends in one user-friendly app. It’s free, so you can’t go wrong by giving it a chance!
by clareh via Featured Articles
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