Windows Phone 7 - Essential Apps!

You really dont need a screen protector, all the modern screens are pretty solid and scratch proof unless you are REALLY reckless!

Nutters :p

I seen lots of horror stories on the net of scratches appearing on phones with gorilla glass, i wouldn't trust it for the sake of a few quid.
 
I seen lots of horror stories on the net of scratches appearing on phones with gorilla glass, i wouldn't trust it for the sake of a few quid.

Get a slip instead. :)

Protects it in your pocket but doesn't afflict the phone when you get it out. i'm just looking for one at the moment though... Preferably something like soft leather/fabric, like those that come with HTC phones (or at least my HD).

On the other hand I saw an iPhone 4 with a matt screen protector and it makes the screen so much nicer...

As for the actual subject of the thread...

All apps over 20MB have to be downloaded over wifi/synced via Zune I think so no need to worry about downloading big games.

Also on the game front I downloaded a few last night and the best one by far is Rocket Riot, it's brilliant and I'm pretty much going to buy it.

de blob Revolution - So so, demo seems ok but a bit boring, worth the cash? Not sure, will have to play the demo a bit more.
Flight Control - Well it's flight control... Always a bit of fun, although more fiddly without a stylus, probably worth a purchase.
Flowerz - Played this for a few minutes and didn't find it that engaging. However it is free...
OMG The only scrolling shooter I can see at the moment, pretty good from a quick play, although I'm sure there will be a lot of better ones shortly so I'm going to wait for one of them before I pay for one.
Cliffed - Pretty cool, really cheap I think as well. Think I may buy this.
Impossible Game - ****** hard... :p Think it's only 79p though so may be worth a purchase
unite - Like Teeter on HTC devices. Free and pretty good
Zombie Outhouse - Odd premise (and massive toilet!). Bit samey but could definately while away the time on a train trip or something. Think it's only 79p again so...

As for general Apps...

xkcd
- Trial is good enough for most things I think and if you like the comic you'll like this
Facebook - I don't really use facebook but the App follows the metro theme and looks very well designed.
Lunar Phase - Does what it says on the tin... Free...

The market seems pretty good although a few more games and a couple more apps would be good. Specifically a tide time app and one that allows you to use the LED as a torch outside of the camera mode.
 
Any more decent ones?

Smartrunner as already mentioned is one I really like at the moment. don't know why I didn't download it for WinMo!

The Weather Channel app is pretty good too due to a proper live tile. A mediocre one is Freda, don't think its particularly good but it is free (ebook reader).

Anyone know any decent basic photo editing apps?
 
Just bought my first app for Windows Phone, Crackdown 2.

Epic game! It's the usual tower defence type thing but overlaid on bing maps so you can defend your own area etc. Well worth a try and then buy IMO.
 
Get a slip instead. :)

Protects it in your pocket but doesn't afflict the phone when you get it out. i'm just looking for one at the moment though... Preferably something like soft leather/fabric, like those that come with HTC phones (or at least my HD).

On the other hand I saw an iPhone 4 with a matt screen protector and it makes the screen so much nicer...

Get an ipod sock :P
 
I got a slip off ebay for a tenner. Keeps it nice and cosy since I got a scratch from my pocket with just my phone in it! wtf.

Can't wait for this windows update in January!
 
Benn playing fruit ninja, atleast that's what I think its called, only got the trial but seems pretty cool

Ordered a screen protector and hard case today, will post thoughts when they come.
 
Get an ipod sock :P

I want something leather rather than a nastly looking knitted thing, those will always be slightly too snall if designed for iPhones. :)

I got a slip off ebay for a tenner. Keeps it nice and cosy since I got a scratch from my pocket with just my phone in it! wtf.

Can't wait for this windows update in January!

Got a link?:)
 
So after a few days of using my omnia 7 I'm convinced that the best app come pre installed on the phone!

Zune. When combined with a Zune pass this really is the best music service I've had the pleasure of using, just can't recommend it enough!
 
So after a few days of using my omnia 7 I'm convinced that the best app come pre installed on the phone!

Zune. When combined with a Zune pass this really is the best music service I've had the pleasure of using, just can't recommend it enough!

I know, its really quite good!!
 
My phone reckons Orange Maps is now available, but when I try to update/install it tells me 'try again later'

Anyone else getting this?
 
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