From what I have discovered though, here are some of my favourites, as well the ones I use on a more regular basis:
1. Nokia Drive:
This app is the one I would claim is indispensable for all Windows Phone users. Fortunately, it comes pre-installed on the phone and is free. It's essentially your very own Sat Nav. Whilst it's by no means perfect, it is incredibly useful and accurate.
For me, the key advantage of it is Drive does not require a data connection. It can use a GPS to find address and guide you to the desired location, a feature that won't cost you a dime. It's also incredibly accurate, in some cases more so that the TomTom in my car (though that be because it requires an update...). On the whole it's clear and easy to use. Furthermore, for me who travels a fair bit in France and the continent, you also have free access to any map you require, a benefit you have to pay for on some competitor devices.
The only downside is that whilst you are driving along it gives no indication as to the timing of your journey or arrival, only the distance remaining. Whilst it's not a complete hindrance, any updates would do well to incorporate such a feature.
2. Purple Cherry:
Purple Cherry is a GameBoy colour emulator for your windows phone. When I first started playing games on the device, I immidiatly noticed a shortage of good games available on the Xbox market place, other than the obvious. Purple Cherry is a cheap solution to such an issue.
It provides you with the whole of the GBC catalouge of games which it then plays on your Windows phone. The controls aren't perfect for games like Mario where a physical controller would be better, but for games like Pokemon, it is more than suitable. I have already sunk several hours into replaying Pokemon Gold and it still doesn't get old.
In recent months, there is also rumoured to be a free update that will add GB Advanced repertoire. What more could you want?
For some, the only downside is that it does cost £0.99. It's not a huge asking price for what is essentially crap ton of free games.
3. Lomogram:
Instagram is apparently great and all but unfortunately it doesn't exist on WP. Lomogram is the solution, supposedly providing the same or similar tools to enhance your camera pictures and pretend you're a trendy hipster.
I've tried a couple of the camera apps and so far this seems to be the best one. Although you can't do everything on it, the app still provides considerable content to keep you busy fiddling with images.
4. Sky Sports:
It does actually seem to be the best and only way to keep up with Sport in the UK. Though I believe ESPN also has an app, I've found this pre-installed one to be more than adequate. Whilst it does suffer from the occasional glitch, on the whole it works well and is a useful way to keep track of all the latest news in the world of sport. It could do with an update though to make it run slightly faster.
5. BT Wifi:
This app is along with Nokia Drive perhaps one of my favourites, the reason being is that it is bloody useful and on the whole works really well. This app essentially allows you to connect to any BT Wifi hotspot in the UK for free, without any of the hassle of constantly having to log in. To work it, simply input your details on the app, then next time you connect to a hotspot, click the app and it will do the rest for you. Free internet! (if you use BT that is).
Considering there are so many hotspots across the UK as I believe BT uses its customers Wifi, this is a must have for any BT customer.
So that's a brief round up of some of the best apps that I've found on the market place and use on a regular basis. I'm still yet to find a good free Youtube app, something I know Microsoft is having trouble developing because of issues with Google. Though many good ones are free, the ones I have used are just trials that force you to buy the paid for ones..
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