Windows Phone / Windows 8 App recommendations

unkel · 20-04-2014 11:09pm

Don't follow my link. Click on the store app on your phone, then type in "aerize" in the search. It really is there

kmart6 · 20-04-2014 11:13pm

And on that note I'm done since you don't seem to be able to read or take in what I'm typing!

Overheal · 20-04-2014 11:13pm

Waze is finally available for WP8

The last Maps App you will ever need

http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/waze/f07f83eb-a8a4-49fd-8946-c67a9349e062

unkel · 20-04-2014 11:18pm

kmart6 wrote: »

And on that note I'm done since you don't seem to be able to read or take in what I'm typing!

Sigh. The country / region non availability error is common. Bypass it by searching from the store on your phone

If you can't do it (by following my simple instructions), then it seems you're not smart enough to own a smartphone

Your loss dude, that file explorer is working well

kmart6 · 20-04-2014 11:24pm

Wow, questioning someones intelligence on the internet and then trying to hide behind an emoticon, how very mature of you.

I clearly stated that I searched the store on my phone and it is not there. You should take that on board.

theothernt · 20-04-2014 11:35pm

kmart6 wrote: »

Wow, questioning someones intelligence on the internet and then trying to hide behind an emoticon, how very mature of you.

I clearly stated that I searched the store on my phone and it is not there. You should take that on board.

Try this link to the Irish store... http://www.windowsphone.com/en-ie/store/app/aerize-explorer/f18c01a2-716a-4b7e-8a26-43bbc18da986

If it doesn't work, then I'd try again in a few hours.

(you're not missing much, a million 'File Manager' apps are bound to appear for 8.1 and all they can do is a) browse the photo library and b) the memory card)

kmart6 · 20-04-2014 11:40pm

Thanks, but that still gives the not available notice.

Yeah not too bothered really, just wanted to see what the interface was like!

theothernt · 20-04-2014 11:50pm

kmart6 wrote: »

Thanks, but that still gives the not available notice.

Yeah not too bothered really, just wanted to see what the interface was like!

It's an annoying issue that happens from time to time, it usually means the app is new and hasn't been pushed to all the servers world-wide yet.

unkel · 21-04-2014 12:06am

theothernt wrote: »

you're not missing much, a million 'File Manager' apps are bound to appear for 8.1

Maybe. For months it was said that a file manager would be built into 8.1. Didn't happen though, did it?

theothernt wrote: »

all they can do is a) browse the photo library

A bit more than that. I use it to store files in the downloads directory of the phone and in the file manager app these files can all be opened directly too.

theothernt wrote: »

It's an annoying issue that happens from time to time, it usually means the app is new and hasn't been pushed to all the servers world-wide yet.

The app is new alright. Only works with 8.1

bidiots · 21-04-2014 12:28am

kmart6 wrote: »

Thanks, but that still gives the not available notice.

Yeah not too bothered really, just wanted to see what the interface was like!

Link worked fine for me, just check local store...

senordingdong · 22-04-2014 1:29pm

Overheal wrote: »

Waze is finally available for WP8

The last Maps App you will ever need

http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/waze/f07f83eb-a8a4-49fd-8946-c67a9349e062

I've heard that before!
What makes this one so special?

Overheal · 22-04-2014 7:17pm

senordingdong wrote: »

I've heard that before!
What makes this one so special?

Crowd-sourced data, alerts from drivers ahead of you about accidents, police, traffic congestion, etc.

Also if roads are missing on the map or not correctly displayed users can edit the map on their website (with various layers of restriction)

To give you an idea, I went somewhere on a 2 hour drive a couple weeks ago. I put the address in, and right before I click GO I already know there's 20-some events on my drive (abandoned vehicles, potholes, etc) plus one major accident, with congestion backing up behind it. Police shut down the Interstate because a bus crashed into a tree (no fatalities) and diverted traffic around. The app was able to show me the traffic build-up on the detour road and by detouring around a detour, unlike other drivers in our group, I made it there 2 hours ahead of them.

Uses up relatively little data as well.

kmart6 · 22-04-2014 8:38pm

You're in the States though yeah?

Overheal · 22-04-2014 8:42pm

kmart6 wrote: »

You're in the States though yeah?

Works internationally. Checking the global map theres tons of activity on it in the UK and mainland Europe, Ireland just requires more users picking it up and using it. The more people on, the more intelligent it is. The maps are the most up to date you'll find. Especially for free.

senordingdong · 22-04-2014 8:48pm

Sounds great. Will give it a go, contribute to the collective atleast.

kmart6 · 22-04-2014 10:38pm

Overheal wrote: »

Works internationally.

Oh yeah I know that, just obviously the user base is largely over there so where as it's a fantastic app for you it's unfortunately of no real benefit currently here, hell the pumps.ie sites/apps couldn't be kept up to date here. As you say, more users = better app.

delos · 23-04-2014 9:03am

bidiots wrote: »

I installed this yesterday and since then, my battery drained like a bloody sieve, missed my alarm this morning because of it

Must be one hell of a drain bug in it somewhere, all ok now since I uninstalled it...

I see they have patched this in the latest update

bidiots · 23-04-2014 10:13am

delos wrote: »

I see they have patched this in the latest update

Well I didn't get a thank you email:mad:

Overheal · 23-04-2014 4:14pm

kmart6 wrote: »

Oh yeah I know that, just obviously the user base is largely over there so where as it's a fantastic app for you it's unfortunately of no real benefit currently here, hell the pumps.ie sites/apps couldn't be kept up to date here. As you say, more users = better app.

Well waze doesn't offer much in the way of user incentive aside from the fact that you are fed the same data as everyone else and your data is itself used to better the network. Gasbuddy meanwhile gives users points for reporting gas prices and those points can be used on gas-card raffles. Because who doesn't like free gas?

Either way it's one of those things where it just takes a bit of user uptake and the system really gets rolling. There is every indication it would work well in Ireland, just requires people to get the word out. In fact I might post a link in Commuting and Transport.

beauf · 01-05-2014 1:39am

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

bidiots · 01-05-2014 10:10am

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

g0g · 06-05-2014 11:18pm

Wordament Snap Attack just launched. Played for a little bit and it's another very addictive title. It's free too, so go grab it!!

LINK - sorry, forgot to include this initially!

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theothernt · 08-06-2014 9:57pm

Power Check

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

Gipo3 · 08-06-2014 10:22pm

theothernt wrote: »

Power Check

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

Better than official android app

theothernt · 09-06-2014 1:42pm

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?

ablelocks · 13-06-2014 11:25am

camcard - take and store photos of business cards and save info to contacts. Very good app

GerardKeating · 13-06-2014 8:33pm

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...

theothernt · 14-06-2014 10:03pm

GerardKeating wrote: »

Be nice if one could report a fault...

There is no way for the app to report a fault (even the official apps can't) but I will try and make the options in the app clearer - thanks for the feedback.

GerardKeating · 23-06-2014 8:23pm

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

KCAccidental · 25-06-2014 11:40am

6tin is out

re-release of 6inder by Rudy Huyn. if you fancy a bit of tinder

KingOfFairview · 29-06-2014 1:02pm

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

beauf · 29-06-2014 1:34pm

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.

mark_m360 · 29-06-2014 11:43pm

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

Gipo3 · 02-07-2014 3:42pm

Unofficial GAA

Looks good and it works!

Gipo3 · 04-07-2014 11:53am

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

theothernt · 04-07-2014 6:24pm

Gipo3 wrote: »

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

I'll be adding that feature soon, thanks for the suggestion

beauf · 08-07-2014 10:29pm

WPcentral news app is free for 36 hrs.

PadelCreekMan · 09-07-2014 12:56am

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

NTC · 09-07-2014 7:38am

beauf wrote: »

WPcentral news app is free for 36 hrs.

Fo you have a link?

NTC · 09-07-2014 7:41am

NTC wrote: »

Fo you have a link?

Got it

http://windowsphone.com/s?appid=e6c3c78a-4382-e011-986b-78e7d1fa76f8

Mint Sauce · 09-07-2014 10:35pm

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.

KCAccidental · 09-07-2014 10:37pm

Mint Sauce wrote: »

Not for mobile when you might need it most?

it is available on windows mobile

mark_m360 · 09-07-2014 10:38pm

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

Gipo3 · 16-07-2014 12:49pm

Irish Roadwatch Live

wrt40 · 22-07-2014 2:10pm

unkel wrote: »

Aerize Explorer

Finally a free file explorer that works! Get it while it is still free!!!

Must have 8.1 installed

Microsoft have released an official file explorer:

Files

Requires 8.1.

ablelocks · 22-07-2014 3:01pm

Wacom Bamboo Paper App released for Windows 8.1 - premium features are free for ltd time

bobbyss · 26-07-2014 5:33pm

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.

theothernt · 26-07-2014 6:06pm

bobbyss wrote: »

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)

About the bus apps. There is no official Dublin Bus app, but the transport agency did release their Journey Planner and more of their apps should be on the way...

http://www.transportforireland.ie/journey-planner/about-journey-planner/

I make the Bus Nearby app, so if you have any questions about it, fire away.

bobbyss wrote: »

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?

It's all about money and market size. Apps cost money to make. Making an app for each platform costs more money. And a lot of companies won't make Windows Phone apps because the market share is still too small. This is probably what you're seeing - over time is it getting better. For apps, stick to what's in the Store and if you're not sure about an app, feel free to ask for advice here.

bobbyss wrote: »

4. No booklet to go with the phone!

A lot of phone don't come with manuals. They either have apps or websites to show you how to use the devices. In the list of apps, look for a Help + Tips app or visit... http://www.windowsphone.com/en-ie/how-to/wp-support

bobbyss · 26-07-2014 6:23pm

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.

bidiots · 26-07-2014 7:18pm

Just use Nokia Here Apps...

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