The Microsoft Windows Phone OS has been the subject of many top criticisms.
However, all of these critics are not after the OS itself; instead, they are after the number of applications that are available in the Windows Phone Store when compared to the Google Play Store and iTunes App Store.
In the recent past, the Windows Phone OS has been gaining popularity thanks to the introduction of high-end but cheaply available Nokia Lumia smartphones. In this line, there are a number of top applications that have been taking this direction by offering users with Windows Phone versions and constantly rolling out updates for those that already exist.
There are also cases of where the users of the Windows Phone apps have lesser features, when compared to those available on the iOS or Android platforms. In essence, this can be attributed to the fact that this OS is relatively new and as a result, most developers are looking for their first app version of this OS. Using the Windows Phone store, you can download and install gaming, texting, video viewing as well as photo sharing apps. There are over 200,000 apps that you can download in the Windows Phone app store; however, the OS also comes bundled with a number of default apps like Office suite, news, email, photo and music apps.
So, if you own a Microsoft Windows Phone OS, here is our list of top five apps that you and every other user of this Microsoft-based mobile OS must download and install on their devices.
Facebook for mobile app
Today, you’ll often find many people gazing at their phones for long durations and the first thing these people do is check their Facebook newsfeed. Facebook has turned out to be a basic means of communication, more like a telephone used to be, in the days past.
In Windows Phone, you will come across an in-built People app that lets users hook their Facebook and Twitter contacts so as to see the latest updates by these individuals. However, the Facebook for mobile app does everything that is related to Facebook.
Skype Messenger
Skype is a video and voice calling app that can also be used for texting. This app is available for free from the Windows Phone store and it doesn't need your friend to own a Windows Phone smartphone in order to receive the call. This application can also be used to send and receive instant messages across any major platform, be it Android, iPhone, Windows PC or Mac.
The good thing with Skype messenger is that it can be used to make calls as well as send SMS messages to non-users of the app, whether on a regular mobile phone or on a landlines, at very affordable rates.
Google Maps
Is there any point of having a smartphone that cannot show you where you can get the best restaurant, bar or even gas station? Well, the latest version of Google Maps is just the app you need to download and install on your Windows Phone.
This mapping application has got everything you need as far as navigation is concerned. You won’t lose your way around a new town as long as you have the latest version of Google Maps installed on your device. You can also search for the best restaurant with your favourite cuisine, the best places to visit around town as well as get details of traffic when travelling.
The Weather Channel app
The weather has not been the best in the past year and as such, it is very hard to know what to expect. If you don’t consult a weather app like the Weather Channel, you will end up in huge trouble than you would expect. This application will ensure that you get much more detailed weather information in a manner that is pleasing and very clear.
This application will provide you with radar maps, ten day as well as hourly weather forecasts in addition to videos of both local and general interests.
Twitter
With just 140 characters to express yourself, Twitter may at times look like a very simple app. But wait, you can do more than that just use the micro blog feature as well as subscribing to other people’s micro blogs. The latest version of Twitter for Windows Phone lets users see full conversations as well as deal with multiple accounts. Furthermore, you can also include images as well as location in your tweets in addition to watching Vine videos from within the app.
The good thing with the Twitter for Windows Phone app is that all these features are available in an ad-free environment that is clearly designed. The app is also available for free.
- TFJ
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