Our 5 favourite new Windows Phone apps of the week
As we move into the second month of year, the app selection just keeps getting better and better. Keep it coming, Windows Phone Store!
February kicked off with a ton of new apps and updates in the Windows Phone Store that are sure to make you smile as much as we are. We’re loving the new gems that we’re discovering, as well as the updates to old favorites that keep popping up. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the 5 favorite new Windows Phone apps of the week that we’ve chosen for you.
#TileArt
What is it: a home screen customization app
Why we love it: Home screen personalization is a beautiful thing, and the possibilities are endless using #TileArt. Unleash your creativity and create your own custom tile layout that shows who you are and what you love in this easy-to-use new app. You can upload transparent PNG images or access the free #TileArt Gallery, customize your lock screen, and share your artistry with both your friends and the rest of the world using the #TileArt hashtag on Twitter. If you need a few tips, check out this video.
Who it’s perfect for: Creative people
The Weather Channel (update)
What is it: a weather app
Why we love it: The Weather Channel’s official app has received a beautiful new redesign, with the UI now mirroring the apps for iOS and Android. Other new features include Social Weather, which lets you report your local weather, Seasonal tools such as Hurricane Central, Airport delays, and pollen counts, and improved navigation.
Who it’s perfect for: anyone looking for weather updates
Modern Clock XXIV
What is it: a time and date app
Why we love it: Modern Clock XXIV is a cool time and date app that uses more than just numbers to keep you on time and up-to-date. It has colorful graphical indicators that display a ton of information in a visually-appealing way, such as time, date, day of the week, week number, and seconds. You can also set a background image, or remove certain graphics from the display.
Who it’s perfect for: people that want more than just a boring number for their time-telling needs
Noiz
What is it: a SoundCloud streamer
Why we love it: Noiz is a great choice for SoundCloud users that want to stream music on the go. It lets you follow your favorite artists, like, repost and comment on your favorite tracks, and discover trending music or browse by genre. It offers infinite background audio playback in a smooth and fast app, and to top it off, it’s free without ads.
Who it’s perfect for: SoundCloud lovers
TeamViewer (update)
What is it: a remote control Windows, Mac, and Linux computers
Why we love it: TeamViewer is an old favorite, and many people were upset when it disappeared from the Windows Phone Store last month. Well, now it’s back and better than ever. You can still use it for remote access to computers, with the new added bonus of a transparent tile on your start screen and a “Forgot my password” function so that you won’t get locked out. Language support has also been improved, with Arabic and Hebrew added to the already impressive list of over 30 languages.
Who it’s perfect for: office workers and people on the go
These should have you set for the week, but what do you think? If you’ve found any wondrous new beauties of your own, be sure to let us know about them in the comments.