Windows Phone / Windows 8 App recommendations

delos wrote: »

I see they have patched this in the latest update

Patch didn't work I'm afraid....

beauf wrote: »

I like this battery app. You can set it so the tile changes colour to reflect battery state

http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=5dceaa39-8477-43f2-8499-91e816767517

+1
I have a paid for Battery app which is full of bells and whistles but in the end, I only use Semenov's. Simple but effective

Power Check

Displays the ESB's power outage data on a map. Tap on a map pin to see the details.

Gipo3 wrote: »

Better than official android app

Thanks, both the Android and iOS are not native... and therefore not that good

Other than showing the outages on a map, what features would people like to see in the future?

theothernt wrote: »

Thanks, both the Android and iOS are not native... and therefore not that good

Other than showing the outages on a map, what features would people like to see in the future?

Be nice if one could report a fault...

I see this app now listed Suggestion Box

The Windows Phone Suggestion Box app allows you to provide feedback and make your voice heard to the teams building the Windows Phone application platform. Suggestions provided via the Windows Phone Suggestion Box forum and this app will be reviewed by the Windows Phone team, providing feedback to help with planning ideas and to better understand how customers are using Windows Phone.

Key Features:
- This app connects your Windows Phone to the Windows Phone Suggestion Box forum

I need a new music player, I hate xbox music. I need something with a good playlist function

beauf wrote: »

I'd love if bus/dublin bike apps would let me find the bus stop/bike stand, by road name, or the map or stop number. Also I don't always want to only look at the stops, stand near me. Sometimes I want to plan my route before I get there, set up favorites etc.

+1 on the music app. I don't know why they can't make a simple easy to use one. Of course its because they are pushing xbox music store.

Have you checked out Bus Nearby? That can do what you need it for, including favourites, except for planning your route. Journey Planner will plan your route and has real time info. Etc

theothernt wrote: »

Thanks, both the Android and iOS are not native... and therefore not that good

Other than showing the outages on a map, what features would people like to see in the future?

I think show some difference on map between faults and planned outage

beauf wrote: »

WPcentral news app is free for 36 hrs.

Fo you have a link?

PadelCreekMan wrote: »

The NTA and Transport For Ireland Journey Planner is now available as a Windows 8 app for PCs and touchscreen laptops

Not for mobile when you might need it most?

Edit.

JUst down loaded it a Lumia 630. Installed fine, tried a few journeys and all good so far.

Mint Sauce wrote: »

Not for mobile when you might need it most?

It has been out a while on windows phone actually.

Check out "Journey Planner" for Windows Phone http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=f2f29435-baa1-4d63-8263-4993ecc4ab13

On a scale of 1 to 10, I am a 0 regarding mobile technology but delighted I came across this thread. A number of questions, can anyone assist please?

1. When I got my lumia 520 (I think that is the number) I was suprised to see that Dublin Bus could not be downloaded as an app.( i since found out today there is another app Bus Nearby which I downloaded today and will try out in due course)

Something about not supported by windows -something like that. Maybe something about android?

Can anyone make sense of that for me? Why do i get messages saying this app is not suitable or supported by windows. I thought all apps could be downloaded if you wanted them?

2. This is a big issue for me. In the homescreen with all those tiles I am desperately disappointed that the day is written so small, the date somewhat bigger BUT NO TIME. Is it possible to get those details enlarged on the homescreen but especially the time. As it is the time is so so small top right hand side I rarely can make it out.

3. Also, the tile that shows those apps? So today included was Met Eireann update. But I already have met eireann as an app so what is this updating business about? Do I need to re-install it or what?

4. No booklet to go with the phone!

Remember I am a novice here, so please take it easy
and thanks in advance.

Thank you theothernt.

When I am in the Dublin region soon i will try it out.

One does feel left behind with technology what with fancy names names and all that. What is needed is a plain mans guide to all this stuff presupposing very, very little knowledge. That is why I asked for the booklet when I bought mine and was suprised when told there was none. A lot of people -even those better versed than me- are not using their phones' full potential because they don't know how.

Suprised too when purchasing it how little staff knew about the phone. A lot of humming and hawing. Surely if you work in carphone etc your job should be to know everything about the phone you are selling.