Windows Phone 8 Newsbeat – Issue #1 (Sappy Apps)

Windows Phone 8 has started releasing news articles regarding the latest and greatest apps available for their product. In every issue the top three apps will be announced as well as honorable mentions and a list of most current apps. Let’s find out what is so sappy…

The Top Three

App	Description	Price
	Take 40: Whether you are on the move or relaxing at home, stay connected to the world’s biggest hits with the new Take 40 Windows Phone 8 app, which gives you the power to watch over 10,000 high quality music videos.	FREE
	ClickView: ClickView Exchange is a content sharing community which includes videos from free to air TV stations, recorded by many ClickView users. This online source of relevant, educational content contains 15,000+ titles that have been added by teachers around Australia and it’s growing daily.	FREE
	Say Your Appointment: Say Your Appointment uses the latest speech recognition technology in Windows Phone 8 to help make creating new appointments easy and fast. Simply follow the prompts at each phase to dictate your appointment title and location, date with start time and duration.	FREE until mid Feb.

Valentine’s Day Specials

App	Description	Price
	Love Calculator: This old school, retro app calculates the love percentage between you and your partner or crush. The percentage is calculated using first and last names of each couple. This app can help you make that tough decision if you’re fairly undecided about someone. If you score above 50%, keep em’. Anything below that – it’s time to ditch em’!	FREE
	Finding Mr. Right: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Finding Mr. Right by Josie and Martin Brown is ‘an every woman’ guide on how to spot that proverbial Mr. Right. This guide will challenge your notions about men and dating, and compel you to view yourself and your relationships in a fresh perspective.	AU $10.49
	Doodle Love: If you find yourself stuck at home with nothing to do on Valentine’s Day, this app is perfect for killing time so the day ends sooner rather than later. Help the love stricken Mr. G to save his lady, Miss Honey, from the vicious monsters in this 48 level quest. Caution: This romantic game may leave you feeling weak in the knees.	FREE
	Couple Shots: Get the perfect couple shot in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge or Uluru with this brand new smart app. Using specific target spots, this app enables you to take a picture of yourself first, followed by your partner and juxtapose it against any background of your choice. Edit the photo of your memorable moment and share it to their Facebook and Twitter immediately!	FREE
	Conversation Starters: Awkward silences will be a thing of the past with this very handy app, perfect for first dates or when you are on the phone and just can’t think of what to say next. Having Conversation Starters in your pocket is a great way to give you that extra layer of confidence, knowing that you will always have something interesting to say.	AU $0.99
	The iDo Cookbook: If you’re looking to impress your Valentine with a home-cooked meal, the name of this app says it all! With delicious recipes made from simple ingredients, this mouth-watering bouquet of flavors will satisfy cooks from the beginner to the gourmet chef.	FREE
	Valentine Cards: Create a hand-made Valentine’s Day card the modern way! Valentine Cards makes it easier for you – find the right picture of you or your loved ones and match it to any of the specially crafted Valentine frames.	$2.49

New Releases

And last but certainly not least is the latest apps and games available for the Windows Phone 8.

That wraps up all the latest and hottest apps for the Windows Phone 8. Join us back for Windows Phone 8 Newsbeat – Issue #2!